Program Associate (Cross-Foundation)

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation - Menlo Park, California; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation in Menlo Park, California is seeking a Program Associate (Cross-Foundation) to provide flexible grantmaking and operational support across its Grants Management team. This role will involve managing grants, coordinating workflows, and ensuring continuity during periods of transition and high-volume work. The Program Associate will gain exposure to various program areas and contribute to building expertise in grantmaking systems. The Foundation values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, high-quality grantmaking and operational support.
• Manage grants and coordinate workflows across teams.
• Support time-sensitive priorities during periods of transition.

Job description

Overview

The Foundation is seeking a Program Associate (Cross-Foundation) to join its Grants Management team. This role provides flexible, high-quality grantmaking and operational support across program teams, stepping in during periods of transition, leave, and high-volume work to ensure continuity. In partnership with Program Officers and operations staff, the Program Associate will manage grants, coordinate workflows, and support time-sensitive priorities across multiple teams. The role offers broad exposure to Hewlett’s program areas and the opportunity to build expertise in grantmaking systems and cross-team collaboration.

About Hewlett

To learn more about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, please visit: www.hewlett.org .

Equal Opportunity

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both internally in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.