Program Assistant

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund - SV2 - Redwood City, CA; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on social impact seeks a Program Assistant to support grantmaking and community engagement initiatives. The role requires collaboration with Grantees and Donor Partners and involves participation in various learning and impact activities. Candidates should be prepared for regular evening and weekend events to foster community insights and leadership. This position offers an opportunity to advance equitable social impact through meaningful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Community engagement experience or interest in equitable social impact
• Ability to coordinate events and collaborations with multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with grantmaking processes and donor relationships

Responsibilities

• Support SV2’s collaborative grantmaking program and ensure community engagement.
• Assist in building relationships with Grantees and Donor Partners.
• Participate in Immersive Learning programming and impact measurement activities.

Skills

Community engagement

Event planning

Grantmaking support

Stakeholder relations

Job description

The Program Assistant supports SV2’s collaborative grantmaking program and Beyond-the-Dollars support for our Grantees. This position advances meaningful and equitable social impact through robust community engagement, including regular evening and weekend events, and ensures SV2’s learning, work, and aspirations are grounded in community leadership, insights, and collaboration.

The Program Assistant reports directly to the Chief Program & Advancement Officer and works closely with the entire SV2 team. This role is responsible for supporting SV2’s Grantmaking and Beyond-the-Dollars work, including relationships with Grantees and Donor Partners as they engage with Grantees. The role also supports some of SV2’s Immersive Learning programming, aspects of SV2’s impact measurement, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.