Program Specialist — Early Literacy & Community Impact

San Diego Foundation; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility to choose a 9/80 schedule

100% Employer paid medical benefits

403B Retirement plan match

3 weeks of paid time off

Cell and internet reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in San Diego seeks a Program Specialist to manage grantmaking operations for their early literacy initiative. The role involves supporting data collection, reporting, and communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong project coordination skills and a passion for education. This position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program support experience in a foundation, nonprofit, or related setting.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of grant cycles, including applications and reviews.
• Collect and synthesize grantee data for reporting.
• Develop and maintain documentation and tracking systems.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of communities

Education

3+ years of program or operations support experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asana

Job description

A community-focused nonprofit organization in San Diego seeks a Program Specialist to manage grantmaking operations for their early literacy initiative. The role involves supporting data collection, reporting, and communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong project coordination skills and a passion for education. This position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive salary and benefits.