Program Associate, Packard Fellowships for Science & Engineering (DLPF)

EPIP; Los Altos (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to improving lives seeks a Program Associate for the Packard Fellowships. This role offers the chance to work closely with talented colleagues and make a meaningful impact through grantmaking and program operations. You'll collaborate with the Packard Fellows Program Manager and various stakeholders to advance the mission of the Foundation. Initially remote, this position will transition to onsite work in beautiful downtown Los Altos, California. Join a community committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and help shape impactful projects that resonate globally and locally.

Qualifications

• Experience in grantmaking and program operations is essential.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for grantmaking and program operations.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including the Packard Fellows Program Manager.

Skills

Grantmaking

Program Operations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Program Associate, Packard Fellowships for Science & Engineering (DLPF)

Posted on January 29, 2021

The Packard Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities—and restoring and protecting our planet. Guided by the principles of our founders, we think big and serve with humility.

Our grantees are making positive change all over the world and in our own backyard. We are known for our work protecting the climate, oceans, and land and for advancing reproductive health and rights. We also work hard to ensure that all children and families have what they need to succeed. Our capacity-building projects help non-profit leaders build more powerful and impactful organizations and movements.

People join the Packard Foundation because they believe in our mission. They stay for the community of talented and thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about making a meaningful impact. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to all our endeavors. We are committed to continually improving our efforts to lift up diverse voices, advocate for justice, and foster inclusivity -- both within the Foundation and in our grantmaking.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As the Program Associate, you will be responsible for grantmaking and program operations, working in close collaboration with the Packard Fellows Program Manager, foundation colleagues across departments, the Packard Fellows Advisory Panel, and our community of Packard Fellows.

This position reports to the Packard Fellows Program Manager. The role will be remote to start but will require working onsite at the Foundation offices in downtown Los Altos, California once the Foundation offices reopen.