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Deadline to Apply: January 15th 2024
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Ford Foundation’s U.S. Program in Civic Engagement and Government (CEG) seeks a collaborative, strategic, team-oriented Program Associate to support a team of program staff who are working toward a shared goal of increased representation and participation in the democratic systems in the US. Reporting to the Director of CEG, the Program Associate will hold a variety of responsibilities related to the research, analysis and coordination of programmatic activities and also serve as a strong conduit for shared learning within the team and across programmatic teams. Program Associates must work well in diverse, fast-paced environments and bring a problem-solving orientation to their work and the team.
An ideal candidate will be curious about the intersections of structural democracy reform, the value and impact of government in protecting rights and providing public goods, and, most importantly, the representative and reflective constituencies and communities that must set, lead, and implement public policy agendas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Map grants for team understanding and cross-team learning.
Analyze and report on common themes across the grant portfolio.
Review grant records to analyze funding connections and contributions to strategic goals.
Analyze grant proposals for outcomes and strategic alignment.
Monitor grant coding integrity with Program Assistants and Grants Managers.
Conduct research, summarize findings, and assist in data analysis.
Enter and compile information for dashboards and specialized reports.
Act as the team’s information manager, creating and managing substantive materials.
Follow up on leads and contacts, holding preliminary informational meetings.
Coordinate logistical arrangements for grantee convenings, including background research.
Collaborate with Ford’s Strategy & Learning team to develop and update learning tools.
Track decisions and follow-up items during meetings, producing meeting summaries.
Curate and share information and knowledge within the team.
Plan and organize meetings with other Ford Foundation thematic areas for learning and collaboration.
Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate foundation work.
Coordinate with the Office of Communications on press and promotional requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS plus at least 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education/experience supporting social justice strategies; and/or deep grounding in subject matter related to the ideas and approaches outlined above. This could include substantive experience of demonstrable impact in communities of color and/or other historically disadvantaged communities.
Strong proficiency with data collection, review, analysis and reporting.
Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and databases.
Exceptional organizational and communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multi-faceted, multitasking environment.
Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work who respects differences while working toward shared goals, is comfortable with periods of ambiguity, and constructively participates in ongoing organizational development.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with internal staff, access files, office machinery and a copy machine/printer. At the moment, the Foundation requires all staff to be in the office three days a week.
The Ford Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the Foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact, talentacquisitionhr@fordfoundation.org or call (212) 573-4627.
SALARY: The Ford Foundation is committed to practicing salary transparency. The minimum salary for this position is $87,000 and the maximum is $97,000.
LOCATION: This position is based in the foundation’s New York office. We operate in a hybrid model and require staff to be in the office three days per week.
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Alignment to Culture and Values
Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and core values of equity, openness, collaboration, trust, accountability and urgency
Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor
Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues
Action-orientated and entrepreneurial self-starter who can work well independently and in teams
Benefits
Hybrid Workplace and Flexible Work Arrangement policies
Medical and dental benefits for employee and immediate family on first day of work
Retirement savings account with matching company contributions of up to 13%
Three weeks’ paid vacation in first year of work; four weeks in subsequent years
Tuition Reimbursement
Office closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Professional development initiatives for growth
Generous parental leave (maternal and paternal) during new child’s first year (born into family or adopted)
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. The Ford Foundation does not discriminate against formerly incarcerated individuals.