• Role: Program Associate
• Term: Full Time
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Application Deadline: August 26, 2024 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Target Start Date: October 7, 2024 (or sooner if available)

About the Job

We’re Echidna Giving, a vibrant, international team united in our mission to transform girls’ education in the Global South. We’re excited to find a Program Associate who will play a crucial role in supporting the Programs Team, helping to identify and build meaningful relationships with grantees, while also staying engaged with the latest research on girls’ education.

Do you want to be part of an effort to improve the most marginalized girls’ lives? Do you believe in the power of education? Do you believe those closest to the problem are in the best position to design their solutions? Do you enjoy supporting others to excel? If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

About Us

At Echidna Giving, our mission is clear: getting more girls into better schools to create brighter futures. We believe investing in girls’ education transforms lives and communities, making the world more equitable. As a leading private funder in international education, we’re in a phase of exciting growth, expanding from a $30M to a $100M annual grant budget over the next 5-7 years. (Learn more at www.echidnagiving.org)

Join our dynamic team of nine and help us shape the future of girls’ education. We pride ourselves on our principles, teamwork, relationships, and ability to move quickly. We’re seeking a self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative Program Associate to support our Program Team with grants management, research, team coordination, and other logistical support.

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive Program Associate to join our team and drive meaningful impact. Reporting to the San Francisco-based Program Officer, you’ll be instrumental in helping to manage our grants portfolio, particularly in India. You’ll collaborate closely with program staff and grantees globally, ensuring seamless team coordination, research, and communication. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role with 2-3 days in our San Francisco office and the rest remotely.

Grant Management (50%)

• Curate and update a pipeline of organizations (primarily in India) for our grant portfolio by researching, profiling, and helping source new grant opportunities
• Support the grant lifecycle, from researching and updating organizational profiles to sourcing and evaluating new grants
  Keep our grant management system accurate and up-to-date with timely data entry
• Serve as the go-to expert for technical, operational, and compliance support, collaborating closely with the Program Officer
• Dive into grant reports in order to summarize key insights and provide feedback
• Maintain an annual contact/site visit schedule with grantees; document grantee meetings and follow-up steps and draft grantee communications
• Craft insightful materials, grant summaries, and presentations for Board meetings
• Serve as the steward of our shared resources, ensuring they are up-to-date to enhance team communication and build institutional memory

Research & Communications (15%)

• Stay ahead of industry trends by tracking field developments and summarizing key reports for the team
• Conduct research to support strategic initiatives and create compelling communication materials for newsletters, blogs, and social media

Meetings & Events (20%)

• Compile background materials and take charge of planning and organizing meetings, site visits, and events
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing events

Administrative & Logistical Support (15%)

• Support scheduling and logistics for meetings and events
• Help coordinate travel arrangements, including hotel and flight bookings
• Collaborate with the Operations Team to accommodate visitors, including arrival instructions to on-site support

What we’re looking for

• 5+ Years Experience: Background in the philanthropic or nonprofit sector
• International Experience: Degree or experience in international education preferred; experience with low and middle-income countries a big plus
• Analytical Skills: Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented, strategic approach; ability to reprioritize as needed
• Database and Tech Proficiency: Experience with databases and quick to learn new systems; strong computer skills with G-suite preferred
• Collaborative: Demonstrated ability to build impactful relationships and trust with team members and stakeholders
• Independent and Proactive: Capable of taking direction while exercising independent judgment and initiative; skilled in problem-solving and creative solutions
• Time Zone Flexibility: Willingness to work across time zones and accommodate calls and meetings outside normal business hours
• Travel Readiness: Able to travel internationally up to 10% of the time
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Proven ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and languages
• Feedback-Oriented: Open to feedback and focused on continuous improvement to enhance impact
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Language Skills: Hindi language skills are a plus
• Work Style: Flexible, mature, with a sense of humor and ability to thrive in a diverse team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary with 401(k) match
• 100% Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees; 75% for dependent children
• Up to $5,000 annually for professional development
• Charitable giving allowance with a 2:1 match, up to $10,000
• Generous PTO: 17 days for the first 3 years, increasing with tenure; approximately 18 paid holidays depending on how holidays fall in a given year
• Paid volunteer leave annually and sabbatical perks after 6 years
  12 weeks of paid parental leave, plus a 2-week reentry support period
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement up to $100

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about making an impact at Echidna Giving, send your resume and an introductory email to hiring@echidnagiving.org with the subject line: Program Associate

Echidna Giving is an equal-opportunity employer and prides itself on embracing diversity in every step of the hiring process.