PROGRAM OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE - GLOBAL INITIATIVES

PROGRAM OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE - GLOBAL INITIATIVES NYC | Hybrid | Contract

Are you a highly organized, detail-driven professional who loves keeping complex projects moving? We’re looking for a Program Associate to join a dynamic global nonprofit team and serve as the operational “glue” across grants, contracts, reporting, events, and stakeholder coordination.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is a strong writer, sharp researcher, and exceptional project coordinator who can manage multiple priorities while supporting senior-level professionals.  Hourly rate is $37-43/hour, based on experience.  Please email qualified resume to [email protected]

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate grants, contracts, vendor agreements, and related documentation
• Track deliverables, deadlines, milestones, budgets, and follow-up items
• Maintain program records, databases, SharePoint, and project trackers
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, one-pagers, and meeting materials
• Conduct research and synthesize complex information into clear, concise summaries
• Coordinate stakeholder communications and track commitments through completion
• Support high-level meetings, workshops, and international convenings, including logistics and materials
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Communications, and Grants Management teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with grant or contract administration , ideally within a nonprofit, foundation, international development, or similar environment
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM/database systems
• Comfortable supporting senior leaders and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong judgment, discretion, follow-through, and a proactive “I’ll take care of it” attitude
• Experience coordinating events, convenings, or multi-stakeholder projects is a plus
• International or cross-cultural experience is highly desirable