Program Associate, Education William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

About the role

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, global philanthropy committed to helping people, communities, and the planet flourish. With assets of approximately $14 billion and grantmaking of more than $631 million annually, Hewlett supports long-term, trust-based partnerships across the U.S. and globally. The Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to join its Education Program at an important moment as the team refreshes its strategy and shapes its next chapter of work.

As a core member of the team, the Program Associate will provide high-quality grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support, partnering closely with Program Officers, grantees, and colleagues across the Foundation to keep a large and complex portfolio moving effectively. The role calls for exceptional organization and follow-through, sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach. The Program Associate will also have opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the work, contribute perspective, and take ownership of projects that advance the Education Program’s evolving strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support to the Education Program.
• Partner closely with Program Officers, grantees, and colleagues across the Foundation to manage a large and complex portfolio.
• Demonstrate exceptional organization, follow-through, sound judgment, and initiative.
• Contribute perspective and take ownership of projects that advance the Education Program’s evolving strategy.

Qualifications

The Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both internally in its hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in its grantmaking and related practices. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt role based in Menlo Park, California, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week in the office.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000–$110,000.

Benefits

The role is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.