Programs Associate, Momentum Fellow — Diversity & Impact

Bezos Family Foundation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bezos Family Foundation is seeking a Program Associate for the Momentum Fellow program to support two key initiatives: Students Rebuild and the Bezos Scholars Program. You will help manage projects, coordinate with partners, and assist the Managing Director on special projects.

You will gain exposure to philanthropy practices, participate in cohort retreats, and contribute to program operations, communications, and travel logistics while advancing diversity and youth development priorities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or commensurate experience in communications, education, child development or relevant field preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience with project management and administration.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to copy edit.
• Tech savvy including Microsoft suite, Zoom, Basecamp, Salesforce, Conference Lines, etc.
• Experience with youth development programming or work in the non-profit space.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent programs to external partners.
• Collaborative team player, able to navigate challenges and use creativity and grit to solve problems.
• Joy in and ability to communicate across differences, foster inclusivity, and provide support to a diverse array of Scholars, partners, and constituents.
• Experience with digital media; social media or website content is a plus.
• Experience with project management tools to support detail orientated work and event planning a plus.
• Ability to travel to meetings, local and national events up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of support to the Students Rebuild and the Bezos Scholars Program teams to ensure smooth operations of programs, including:
• Customer Support and Communication: Support and communication around key events with program applicants, participants, and partners.
• Vendor Management: Coordinating with vendors for event promotion and execution, conference outreach and support.
• Travel Logistics: Coordinating flights and lodging, organizing travel documents and associated travel needs for program participants.
• Grants Documentation and Support: Document preparation and copy editing, review and feedback support (Bezos Scholars), minimal research support (Students Rebuild).
• Content Support for Digital Properties: Newsletter, website gallery posts, blog preparation etc.
• Administrative Support: Internal/External calendar management, agenda prepping, and note taking. Data entry and contact management as needed to support projects and campaigns.

Skills

Project management

Administration

Written communication

Copy editing

Team player

Diversity & inclusivity

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Commensurate experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Basecamp

Salesforce

Conference lines

Job description

The Bezos Family Foundation is seeking a Program Associate for the Momentum Fellow program to support two key initiatives: Students Rebuild and the Bezos Scholars Program. You will help manage projects, coordinate with partners, and assist the Managing Director on special projects.

You will gain exposure to philanthropy practices, participate in cohort retreats, and contribute to program operations, communications, and travel logistics while advancing diversity and youth development priorities.