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Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF)
Worcester, MA

Full-time hybrid opportunity with three days required on-site; salary range $52,000 to $62,000 commensurate with experience

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Program Associate to join our team. In this important role as part of the Program team, the Program Associate will provide administrative and operational support to a range of grant-making and program processes.

If you are detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple projects, and eager to collaborate with a creative and passionate team, we want to hear from you!

Program Associate Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative role and/or a post-secondary education in a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Self- starter who thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work independently and prioritize multiple projects
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and utilize technology including industry specific software products; familiarity with databases a plus

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with generous employer contribution and a 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Be part of a team whose work as a premier charitable organization is contributing every day to the greater good by supporting the critical needs of the community

Program Associate Job Responsibilities

• Execute and improve grants management workflow utilizing grants technology
• Complete weekly processing of grant requests from Donor Advised Funds
• Provide a high level of assistance to scholarship program; ensure students complete accurate applications
• Support review teams to complete evaluations and ensure accurate processing of annual scholarship awards
• Regularly ensure ongoing accuracy of grant and organizational records; routinely generate grant and program reports
• Act as the primary point person for customer support of the Program Team
• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparation of meeting materials, and provide help desk support for our grants and scholarship applicants
• Support administrative functions across the varied programmatic work of the team such

About Greater Worcester Community Foundation (www.greaterworcester.org)

Established in 1975, the Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of permanent charitable endowments for the betterment of Worcester County communities. The Foundation is a premier charitable foundation in its region with assets of more than $200 million and since its inception has invested more than $160 million in the local community. The Foundation serves as the steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families, and businesses through the administration of more than 600 component charitable funds. It also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of special initiatives designed to strengthen the capacity of local nonprofits and address the region’s pressing challenges, including recent work addressing such issues as fostering the arts and culture ecosystem, affordable housing, food security, early childhood and support for racial equity initiatives. The Foundation models a strong commitment to principles of equity and inclusion, and actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Our staff is a dedicated team of professionals who strive for high standards of performance. The Foundation models a strong commitment to principles of equity and inclusion, and actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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