Program & Grants Associate, Education Equity

The Schott Foundation for Public Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schott Foundation for Public Education in New York, NY seeks a Program Associate to support a national strategy advancing fully resourced preK-12 education.

You will coordinate program development, grants management, and learning initiatives, reporting to the VP of Programs and Advocacy, and collaborating with grantees and partners. This role requires strong analytical, writing, and project-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a fast-paced team and coordinating external and internal communications.
• Excellent analytic, writing, and project planning skills with strong communication.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, set timelines, and deliver high-quality work.
• Attention to detail, reliability, flexibility, and initiative.
• Experience with grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and/or philanthropy a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grant management, including grant inquiries, grant proposal, existing grants, and grantee reporting.
• Draft grant proposal summaries and other documents for grant approval meetings and board meetings as needed in partnership with the Director and the VP of Programs and Advocacy.
• Assess and address the needs of grantees for technical assistance.
• Support the development and coordination of technical assistance webinars and conference sessions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Schott Foundation’s team strategy and work plan.
• Conduct research in new or emerging issue areas of the foundation to inform the resourcing strategy.
• Represent the foundation at events and meetings.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team on special initiatives and cross-programmatic events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Project planning

Interpersonal communication

Research and data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

The Schott Foundation for Public Education in New York, NY seeks a Program Associate to support a national strategy advancing fully resourced preK-12 education.

You will coordinate program development, grants management, and learning initiatives, reporting to the VP of Programs and Advocacy, and collaborating with grantees and partners. This role requires strong analytical, writing, and project-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.