Program Associate

Strategic Staffing Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company in New York is looking for a Program Associate to support the 10,000 Small Businesses program, maintain work plans, and project manage various operations tools. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in operations and business management, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in project management and a passion for community engagement. Competitive pay of $40/HR is offered.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in operations and business management.
• Ability to learn and apply grants management best practices.
• Proven project management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the 10,000 Small Businesses program.
• Maintain work plans, calendar, and organizational documents.
• Project manage operating tools like Salesforce.

Skills

Operations and business management experience

Integrity and professionalism

Strategic execution experience

Grants management best practices

Project management skills

Organizational and multi-tasking skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Job description

Program Associate - Corporate Engagement

Work Address

New York

Pay rate

$40/HR

Skills/qualifications

• At least 3-4 years' experience in operations and business management
• Highest degree of integrity, professionalism, diplomacy and discretion
• Proven tactical execution experience including strategy development, operations, and budget analysis
• Ability to quickly learn and apply grants management best practices
• Proven project management skills, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, and complete attention to detail
• Team player, and skilled at coordinating with internal and external teams on a given project
• Keen problem solver with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills in person, on phone, and by email and voicemail
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours and travel when required
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as in team
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and Word for presentations and data analysis

Job Description

• Support the 10,000 Small Businesses program
• Support relationships with community colleges, local partners, and local stakeholders, including as part of the program’s Investment in Rural Communities expansion
• Work with Babson College to support oversight of local and statewide programs
• Work with the community college and Initiative for a Competitive Inner City to support the application and selection process
• Oversee maintenance of 10KSB work plans, calendar and other organizational spreadsheets and documents
• Support and execute local and national thought leadership events and stakeholder engagement opportunities across markets
• Project manage cross-program operating tools such as Salesforce and digital alumni hub
• Create presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and strategy documents for various meetings and events, ensuring incorporation of group feedback and quick turnaround of final product