Program Associate, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (RWJF)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, New Jersey seeks a Program Associate to advance equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the Foundation. You will collaborate with staff to align institution-wide EDI efforts and strengthen health equity in America.

The role supports facilitating health equity work, engages with experts, grantees and applicants to develop strategies and action plans, and assists in designing and implementing new initiatives, evaluating programs, and

Responsibilities

• assisting in the effective facilitation of health equity work
• working with key experts, grantees and applicants to develop strategies and action plans to fulfill RWJF's objectives in equity, diversity and inclusion
• assisting in designing and implementing new initiatives, evaluating projects, and monitoring programs and initiatives

Job description

Program Associate, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (RWJF)

About Us

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is the largest philanthropy in America dedicated solely to health. Since 1972 we have been providing funding, assistance, and research for projects and programs to help people, their families, and their communities be as healthy as possible. RWJF is committed to working alongside others to build a Culture of Health where everyone has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being.

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our guiding principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do at RWJF. Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration allow our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to enrich our work and strengthens our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues. With a career at RWJF you will make a difference.

Position Summary

RWJF is seeking a program associate to support the Foundation’s efforts to improve health equity for all in America. The program associate is a professional who will work with staff in order to bring together and align the institution wide equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Primary responsibilities include:

assisting in the effective facilitation of health equity work,

working with key experts, grantees and applicants to develop strategies and action

plans to fulfill the Foundation’s objectives in the equity, diversity and inclusion space,

and

assisting in designing and implementing new initiatives, evaluating projects, and

monitoring programs and initiatives.