Impact-Driven Education Programs Associate

The Barr Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barr Foundation, based in Boston, seeks a Program Associate to support Education initiatives and grantmaking. The role emphasizes organization, data handling, and coordinating with program officers and grantees to advance education priorities.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing, collaboration, and project management skills, with a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience in education or nonprofit sectors. This is a full-time, benefits-rich position.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with proven writing/editing ability.
• Ability to identify, collect, organize and synthesize information from various data sources.
• Professional demeanor with discretion handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team, meeting deadlines.
• Experience with grantmaking or nonprofit administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grantmaking support: review inquiries and proposals, assist due diligence and budgets.
• Draft grant recommendations and monitor grant activities and reports.
• Support budget tracking and special projects for the Education team.
• Coordinate grantee convenings, site visits, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Maintain records across platforms and develop contracts as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing & editing

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Public speaking

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database systems

Microsoft Excel/Office

Job description

The Barr Foundation, based in Boston, seeks a Program Associate to support Education initiatives and grantmaking. The role emphasizes organization, data handling, and coordinating with program officers and grantees to advance education priorities.

Ideal candidates bring strong writing, collaboration, and project management skills, with a bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience in education or nonprofit sectors. This is a full-time, benefits-rich position.