Program Associate, Education

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation in Menlo Park, CA, seeks a Program Associate for the Education Program. This full-time, non-exempt role offers hybrid work with 2–3 days in the office, supporting grantmaking and program operations across a dynamic portfolio.

The role emphasizes organization, judgment, initiative, and collaboration with program officers, grantees, and colleagues to shape the program’s next chapter and ensure effective execution of strategy.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational skills and strong follow-through are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and programs with attention to detail.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and collaborative approach to work with program officers and grantees.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support for the Education Program.
• Collaborate with Program Officers, grantees, and colleagues to keep a large portfolio moving effectively.
• Take ownership of projects that advance the Education Program’s evolving strategy.

Skills

Organization

Follow-through

Judgment

Initiative

Collaboration

Job description

Program Associate, Education

Menlo Park, California (Hybrid)

Summary

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, global philanthropy committed to helping people, communities, and the planet flourish. With assets of approximately $14 billion and grantmaking of more than $631 million annually, Hewlett supports long-term, trust-based partnerships across the U.S. and globally.

The Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to join its Education Program at an important moment as the team refreshes its strategy and shapes its next chapter of work. As a core member of the team, the Program Associate will provide high-quality grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support, partnering closely with Program Officers, grantees, and colleagues across the Foundation to keep a large and complex portfolio moving effectively. The role calls for exceptional organization and follow-through, sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach. The Program Associate will also have opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the work, contribute perspective, and take ownership of projects that advance the Education Program’s evolving strategy.

Full-time, non-exempt role based in Menlo Park, California, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week in the office. The salary range is $100,000–$110,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Application deadline

application deadline is Monday, September 14.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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.