Program Associate

About the role

SAVE is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending the tragedy of suicide through education and training, advocacy, lethal means safety, and supporting suicide loss survivors. We fulfill our mission by:

• Educating and empowering individuals to identify suicide warning signs and refer those at risk to the support they need;
• Advocating at both state and national levels—to amplify the voices of those impacted by suicide and create meaningful change.
• Distributing free tools to limit access to lethal items in a moment of crisis;
• And providing empathetic assistance and valuable resources to help suicide loss survivors navigate the devastating loss of a loved one;

Responsibilities

The Program Associate provides operational and community engagement support to advance SAVE’s programs and community outreach efforts. This role is responsible for:

• Triage and process incoming community requests for SAVE programs and resources, including gun locks and grief and education resources;
• Cook up and ship resource fulfillment requests in a timely and accurate manner;
• Maintain accurate tracking systems for program materials and community engagement in Asana;
• Build and coordinate a volunteer team to support resource fulfillment, event preparation, and tabling activities;
• Organize volunteer schedules, assignments, and training as the program expands;
• Support SAVE’s presence at community events, conferences, and outreach activities;

Other duties as assigned may include:

• Perform general office duties including data entry, filing, and document management;
• Schedule meetings and take minutes as needed;
• Aid in internal operations and cross-functional coordination;
• Aid in planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and events;
• Maintain program records and track metrics for reporting and evaluation;
• Help manage program calendars, materials, and logistics;
• Aid in communication with participants, partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in data entry, inventory management, or program operations, with demonstrated ability in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or CRM platforms. Strong Excel skills preferred;
• High attention to detail and follow-through;
• Ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Comfort and sensitivity working with topics related to suicide prevention, mental health, and suicide loss support;

Preferred skills:

• Proficiency working across multiple systems, including exporting data between platforms and using tools similar to Asana to track tasks, manage workflows, and maintain organized records;
• Experience coordinating volunteers or events;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve processes;
• Experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit or community-based organization.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for this position.

Pay

Salary range: $35,000-45,000 based qualifications and experience.

Schedule

M-F (Some evenings and weekends for events)

Contact Information

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Zahra Jumani at zjumani@save.org, cc mfondell@save.org. Applications accepted until 11:59 CST, July 10. First round phone screens will be conducted on a rolling basis after July 6th. In-person interviews are scheduled for the week of July 20th. Target start date is August 2026.