Program Associate, Environment

Hewlett Foundation; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hewlett Foundation seeks a Program Associate to support the Environment Program Director’s multilateral climate grantmaking portfolio and other program officers. You will manage administrative aspects of the grant process and communicate with grantees on proposals, budgets and grant reports.

You may also research issues, programs and organizations to assess alignment with Hewlett Foundation funding strategies and assist with strategy development and implementation.

Job description

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that advances ideas and supports institutions to promote a better world. For more than 50 years, it has supported efforts to advance education for all, preserve the environment, support vibrant performing arts, strengthen Bay Area communities, make the philanthropy sector more effective, and foster gender equity and responsive governance around the world. In addition, we also make grants for special projects and to address other timely problems. Our newest program focuses on strengthening U.S. democracy, and in 2020, the foundation announced a new grantmaking commitment focused on racial justice. The Hewlett Foundation’s assets are more than $14 billion with annual grant awards totaling more than $600 million. More information about the Hewlett Foundation is available at: www.hewlett.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Program Associate (PA) will support the Environment Program Director’s multilateral climate grantmaking portfolio and other program officers as needed. This individual manages the administrative aspects of the grantmaking process, and communicating with grantees regarding proposals, budgets, and grant reports. The Program Associate may also research issues, programs, and organizations to assess their potential fit with Hewlett Foundation funding strategies. This individual will also support strategy development and implementation.

COMPENSATION

78000