Program Associate, Generalist

About the position The Program Associate, Generalist, is an associate level role designed to support Community Impact programs through high quality execution, coordination, and learning. This role is ideal for someone who is early in their career in philanthropy or community based work and is eager to build experience across grantmaking, nonprofit partnerships, and community centered initiatives. Reporting to a Senior Program Officer, the Program Associate supports the delivery and administration of grant programs aligned with the Foundation’s TogetherATL priorities and donor interests, while developing readiness for future advancement through increasing exposure to program strategy, evaluation, and cross functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of grant programs, including applicant and grantee communication, intake and acknowledgment of applications, and management of required documentation through online systems
• Coordinate program logistics such as meetings, convenings, site visits, and partner communications
• Track grant requirements and support mid and end of grant reporting to ensure compliance with Foundation standards
• Maintain accurate grant and program records, including data entry and file management in grantmaking systems
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for applicants and grantees, providing timely, professional customer service
• Support program planning activities, including researching community needs and nonprofit sector context, in partnership with and under the guidance of a Senior Program Officer
• Assist with the intake, design, and launch of new grant programs as part of a staff team
• Support proposal review processes, site visits, and preparation of funding recommendations
• Track basic program and initiative metrics and support learning and reporting processes led by senior staff
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency in application and grant administration
• Collaborate with Community Impact colleagues and cross functional partners (Philanthropy, Finance, Marketing & Communications) to support coordinated work and effective use of resources
• Support Foundation representation at external meetings and events, and represent the Foundation when delegated
• Maintain organized program knowledge and documentation for internal use and learning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, community development, public policy, or related work
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and comfort working with systems and data
• An understanding of and interest in the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem in metro Atlanta
• Commitment to racial equity and community centered approaches to philanthropy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice-to-haves

• experience with grantmaking or CRM systems preferred

Benefits

• Two weeks accrued paid vacation
• Two weeks accrued paid sick leave
• Four mental health days
• Two personal days
• Two floating holidays
• Ten holidays
• 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• 100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card
• Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) plan
• 6% employer-paid contribution to 403(b) after one year of employment
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each team member including trainings, resources, development opportunities, etc.
• Two Wellness Rooms for mental health with self-care items
• Fun monthly employee engagement activities