Program Associate, Healthy Communities & Equity

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ seeks a Program Associate for the Healthy Communities theme. The role supports theme management, research, and collaboration with experts, grantees, and applicants to advance strategic goals.

The position emphasizes equity, diverse partnerships, and effective grant monitoring. Ideal candidates bring relevant health field experience, strong analytic skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Strong project and people management abilities.
• Excellent analytic and synthesis skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and translate complex material.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience working in health or health care field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate theme-wide activities and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Support grantee engagement and planning meetings with partners.
• Assist in design, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives and grants.
• Monitor programs and provide back-up support to theme members.
• Incorporate equity and inclusion into program development and monitoring.

Skills

Project management

People management

Analytic skills

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Reading and interpretation

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years experience

Job description

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ seeks a Program Associate for the Healthy Communities theme. The role supports theme management, research, and collaboration with experts, grantees, and applicants to advance strategic goals.

The position emphasizes equity, diverse partnerships, and effective grant monitoring. Ideal candidates bring relevant health field experience, strong analytic skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative setting.