Program Associate, Child & Family Initiatives

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation seeks a Program Associate for the Children, Family & Communities portfolio in California. The PA will be the primary contact for grantees, ensuring the grantmaking cycle is understood, effective, and streamlined, and will partner with the CFI team to align operations with Foundation goals.

This role emphasizes building trust, attention to detail, and systems improvement as the team develops the Child and Family Initiative to support equitable access to

Qualifications

• Experience working with grantees and nonprofit partners is a plus.
• Strong systems thinking and process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and implement the operations for the Child and Family Initiative (CFI).
• Partner closely with CFI team and other staff to ensure effective portfolio implementation and a positive grantee experience.

Job description

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation seeks a Program Associate for the Children, Family & Communities portfolio in California. The PA will be the primary contact for grantees, ensuring the grantmaking cycle is understood, effective, and streamlined, and will partner with the CFI team to align operations with Foundation goals.

This role emphasizes building trust, attention to detail, and systems improvement as the team develops the Child and Family Initiative to support equitable access to