Program Analyst - Strategic Projects (Hybrid)

The Kresge Foundation; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kresge Foundation is seeking a Program Analyst to plan, analyze, and implement initiatives across Programs, with potential cross-links to Social Investments Practice and Learning & Evaluation. This two-year appointment may be extended based on performance and Foundation need.

Responsibilities include project management for the Programs Department, coordinating tasks and deliverables, budgeting support, and preparing board materials while engaging internal and external stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional work in the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, management consulting, strategy consulting, or other related area.
• Demonstrated interest in community development, public administration, and/or urban planning.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the Foundation’s Program areas desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as overall project manager and coordinator for the Programs Department team, keeping current with tasks for each activity, including dates and deliverables, meeting agendas, and notes.
• Support and/or lead on specific projects that contribute to improvement across Program teams, including cross-cutting initiatives with Social Investments and Learning & Evaluation.
• Monitor and drive program timelines, board deadlines, key dates, upcoming events, and meeting planning.
• Assist with budget management and tracking, including analyzing and monitoring financial information to ensure allocations and expenses are accurate.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Kresge Foundation is seeking a Program Analyst to plan, analyze, and implement initiatives across Programs, with potential cross-links to Social Investments Practice and Learning & Evaluation. This two-year appointment may be extended based on performance and Foundation need.

Responsibilities include project management for the Programs Department, coordinating tasks and deliverables, budgeting support, and preparing board materials while engaging internal and external stakeholders in a