Program Specialist, Fellows Program

SBP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SBP is seeking a grant-focused professional in New Orleans to support disaster preparedness, response, and resilience programs. You will coordinate across fellows, managers, and directors, manage reporting, and maintain data integrity in Salesforce while supporting donor communications.

The role requires 5–7 years in a related field, experience with disaster grants, and the ability to multitask. A valid driver’s license and eligibility for background checks are required in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with federal and state disaster preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, or resilience grants is preferred, including the application process, project development, funding awards, and implementation.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to pass a criminal history check, including sex offender registry, State Police, and FBI screening.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce and Google Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• We coordinate program needs across a range of stakeholders, including Fellows, Group Managers, the Program Director, Advisors, and internal teams such as Finance, Advancement, and HR.
• We support Fellows, Group Managers, and the Program Director with progress reporting and communications to external partners, including storytelling and donor reporting.
• We lead grant research and maintain Salesforce and other databases to protect the accuracy and reliability of grant opportunity data and project records.
• We help create and launch the Fellows Alumni Network.
• We support expansion efforts such as fellow placement locations, hiring, and training.
• We lead special projects as assigned.
• We provide broader support to Advisory Services initiatives as needed.

Skills

5–7 yrs exp

Disaster grants

Independent work

Criminal history check

Driver's license

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We seek someone with 5–7 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with federal and state disaster preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, or resilience grants is preferred, including the application process, project development, funding awards, and implementation.
• We expect the ability to work independently, show initiative, and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• We require the ability to pass a criminal history check, including sex offender registry, State Police, and FBI screening.
• A valid drivers license is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce and Google Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• We coordinate program needs across a range of stakeholders, including Fellows, Group Managers, the Program Director, Advisors, and internal teams such as Finance, Advancement, and HR.
• We support Fellows, Group Managers, and the Program Director with progress reporting and communications to external partners, including storytelling and donor reporting.
• We lead grant research and maintain Salesforce and other databases to protect the accuracy and reliability of grant opportunity data and project records.
• We help create and launch the Fellows Alumni Network.
• We support expansion efforts such as fellow placement locations, hiring, and training.
• We lead special projects as assigned.
• We provide broader support to Advisory Services initiatives as needed.

Company

We are SBP, a national nonprofit focused on reducing the time between disaster and recovery by strengthening readiness and resilience before disasters occur and accelerating rebuilding and long-term recovery afterward. Through our Recovery Services, we help vulnerable homeowners in communities affected by major disasters across eight states in the Gulf South. Through our Advisory Services, we work with low-capacity, high-risk communities by offering training, consulting, and organizational capacity-building through our subject‑matter experts and Resilience Fellows. This role supports our Fellows, Group Managers, and leaders across Program and Advisory Services, and is critical to maintaining stability as we grow and expand. We offer a mission‑driven environment where we value diverse backgrounds, fresh perspectives, and equal opportunity for all applicants.