Program Associate, Health Equity & Grants

RWJF; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Job summary

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a Grants Operations Assistant to advance equity through program coordination, grantmaking support, and stakeholder engagement. The role focuses on coordinating meetings, assisting with grant cycles, and maintaining program platforms with a strong emphasis on dismantling structural barriers to health.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a related field or a master’s degree, plus excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• Demonstrated deep social justice values and commitment to equity in philanthropy.
• Professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Two years of related programmatic experience or a master’s degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Sufficient MS Office and Salesforce proficiency for reporting and grants work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative, operational, and facilitation tasks for portfolio meetings.
• Support grantmaking processes, site visits, reviews, and grant summaries.
• Maintain RWJF platforms and communications for programs.
• Engage grantees, partners, and experts to develop strategies and action plans.
• Assist in program development and track grants with monthly/quarterly reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Salesforce

Team collaboration

Research skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Two years of related programmatic experience

Tools

Office 365

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Word

Salesforce

Job description

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a Grants Operations Assistant to advance equity through program coordination, grantmaking support, and stakeholder engagement. The role focuses on coordinating meetings, assisting with grant cycles, and maintaining program platforms with a strong emphasis on dismantling structural barriers to health.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a related field or a master’s degree, plus excellent written and verbal