Program Operations Manager, Environment

Hewlett Foundation; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hewlett Foundation is seeking a Program Operations Manager in Menlo Park, CA to provide cross-cutting programmatic, operational, and administrative support for the Environment team and Program Director. This role ensures smooth workflows, internal/external communications, and a positive team culture at the foundation.

They will coordinate across portfolios, assist with grantmaking workflow, plan annual retreats and regular meetings, lead culture-strengthening projects, and act as the

Job description

The Program Operations Manager will provide cross-cutting programmatic, operational, and administrative support for the Program Director and the Environment team. They will be a key operations partner for the Program Director in program and team management, workflow, and internal / external communications, to ensure a high functioning and positive culture. Program-side coordination will include support across the two Environment portfolios, creating and optimizing team processes and procedures, assisting with grant making process flow and management, planning annual program retreats and regular team meetings, leading projects to strengthen team culture, and other program-wide activities.

The Program Operations Manager will serve as an Environment Program resource to the Director and the broader foundation, providing information as needed to colleagues, particularly around the Director’s priorities and commitments. They will provide coordination and back-up support as needed for Program Associate staff. Along with the Executive Assistant, they will provide the programmatic and administrative glue for the Environment Program, working in concert with the Program Officers and Program Associates, and helping to manage the administration of the team.

CEA Recruiting is assisting the Hewlett Foundation with this search.

We know some strong candidates may not have all the qualifications listed above. If you have skills and experiences that would be an asset to the role.

We will begin reviewing applications June 21st, and on a rolling basis thereafter. The position will remain posted until filled. Candidates will be informed when they are no longer being actively considered and when the search has closed. You may contact search lead Tamara Evans [e-mail] with questions.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally, in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.