Program Associate, Strategic Communications

The Program Associate (PA) will support the Strategic Communications team to plan and manage projects and budgets, make and administer grants, and work with advocates and other partners to execute strategies and projects. Much of the PA’s time is focused on administering grants and contracts. Other key duties include managing projects within and outside the team, providing administrative support to the team, developing and implementing systems and processes to facilitate internal and external collaboration, preparing and managing funder material, understanding and maintaining budgets, and planning and supporting meetings, conferences, and other events. Grantmaking responsibilities include tracking and executing all steps in the grantmaking process, serving as a primary contact for grantees and consultants, gathering feedback and working with all parties to craft and finalize proposals and scopes of work, reviewing financials and conducting initial due diligence, and keeping the Strategic Communications team informed of progress. Internal Support and Coordination involves fostering effective coordination within the Strategic Communications team, scheduling calls and meetings, managing IT and administrative matters, preparing drafts of documents and presentations, and serving as a liaison to other EF teams. External Coordination includes facilitating networking between grantees/consultants, organizing team meetings and convenings, and representing EF at meetings and conferences. The role also involves building the team by generating ideas for improvement and embodying EF’s values.