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Program Associate Civic Engagement and Government

Ford Foundation

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The Ford Foundation’s U.S. Program in Civic Engagement and Government (CEG) seeks a collaborative, strategic, team-oriented Program Associate to support a team of program staff who are working toward a shared goal of increased representation and participation in the democratic systems in the US.  Reporting to the Director of CEG, the Program Associate will hold a variety of responsibilities related to the research, analysis and coordination of programmatic activities and also serve as a strong conduit for shared learning within the team and across programmatic teams.  Program Associates must work well in diverse, fast-paced environments and bring a problem-solving orientation to their work and the team.

An  ideal candidate will be curious about the intersections of structural democracy reform, the value and impact of government in protecting rights and providing public goods, and, most importantly, the representative and reflective constituencies and communities that must set, lead, and implement public policy agendas.

Responsibilities:

  • Map grants for team understanding and cross-team learning.
  • Analyze and report on common themes across the grant portfolio.
  • Review grant records to analyze funding connections and contributions to strategic goals.
  • Analyze grant proposals for outcomes and strategic alignment.
  • Monitor grant coding integrity with Program Assistants and Grants Managers.
  • Conduct research, summarize findings, and assist in data analysis.
  • Enter and compile information for dashboards and specialized reports.
  • Act as the team’s information manager, creating and managing substantive materials.
  • Follow up on leads and contacts, holding preliminary informational meetings.
  • Coordinate logistical arrangements for grantee convenings, including background research.
  • Collaborate with Ford’s Strategy & Learning team to develop and update learning tools.
  • Track decisions and follow-up items during meetings, producing meeting summaries.
  • Curate and share information and knowledge within the team.
  • Plan and organize meetings with other Ford Foundation thematic areas for learning and collaboration.
  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate foundation work.
  • Coordinate with the Office of Communications on press and promotional requirements.
Qualifications:
  • BA/BS plus at least 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education/experience supporting social justice strategies; and/or deep grounding in subject matter related to the ideas and approaches outlined above. This could include substantive experience of demonstrable impact in  communities of color and/or other historically disadvantaged communities.
  • Strong proficiency with data collection, review, analysis and reporting.
  • Strong proficiency with the use of software platforms and high degree of comfort with multiple technology applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite,  and databases. 
  • Exceptional organizational and communications skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multi-faceted, multitasking environment. 
  • Demonstrated ability to be a productive member of a community of people at work who respects differences while working toward shared goals, is comfortable with periods of ambiguity, and constructively participates in ongoing organizational development.

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