Nonprofit Programs Project Associate (Hybrid)

Independent Sector; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Sector in Washington, DC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Associate to support the Programs, Innovation & Impact team with timely execution of initiatives. You will create and track timelines, coordinate meetings, and ensure resources are available to deliver tasks.

Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the role offers hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 remote) and opportunities to contribute to the National Summit while maintaining organized documentation and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus 2–3 years of project experience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Asana is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project timelines for program initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation, milestones, and deliverables.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and track action items.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project execution.
• Develop plans, workback schedules, and tracking tools to monitor progress.
• Monitor progress and support teams in meeting deadlines.
• Provide regular status updates and escalate risks to leadership.
• Assist in planning and execution of the National Summit.
• Maintain organized project documentation.
• Build relationships and provide responsive customer service.
• Perform other duties to support priorities.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or related field

PMP certification (a plus)

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Microsoft Office

Zoom/Teams/Slack

Job description

Independent Sector in Washington, DC is seeking a detail-oriented Project Associate to support the Programs, Innovation & Impact team with timely execution of initiatives. You will create and track timelines, coordinate meetings, and ensure resources are available to deliver tasks.

Reporting to the Vice President of Programs, the role offers hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 remote) and opportunities to contribute to the National Summit while maintaining organized documentation and strong