Program Associate, Environment & Science

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation works with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. Our vision is a just and equitable world where both people and nature flourish.

Our mission is to work with people and communities to create enduring solutions for just societies and a healthy, resilient natural world. We focus on addressing root causes of challenges and mobilizing people for collective action, while building on approaches that have guided our philanthropy for decades.

We are seeking a Program Associate to serve as the main point of contact for our grantees, ensuring the grantmaking cycle and process is understood, effective, and streamlined. The Program Associate will lead, develop, and implement operations for our Forests for People and Climate Initiative, partnering with internal and external partners to contribute to Initiative and Foundation goals.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in or passion for the environment and some knowledge of Indonesian Bahasa. The position reports to the Program Operations Manager and joins a team of passionate individuals committed to developing effective processes and strong, trust-based relationships to support the needs of our grantees.

• Lead, develop, and implement operations for the Forests for People and Climate Initiative
• Partner with internal and external partners to contribute to Initiative and Foundation goals
• Ensure the grantmaking cycle and process is understood, effective, and streamlined
• Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with grantees and partners

The salary range for this position starts at $78,000 per year.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a just and equitable world, and our recruitment process reflects this commitment.