Programs Associate

Levitt Family Foundation Programs Associate Position Announcement

Position Title: Programs Associate

Reports to: Senior Programs Manager

Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA; hybrid: remote (2 days/week), office (3 days/week)

Time Commitment: Full-time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Announcement Date: January 5, 2026

Applications Due: open until filled

Compensation: $25 - $30/hour; commensurate with experience

The Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space, and community building that partners with nonprofits and changemakers to build a more healthy, equitable, and thriving future for all. We realize our mission of building community through music through supporting free live music, as well as projects and programs that advance vibrant music ecosystems.

In 2026, more than 900 free outdoor Levitt concerts will take place in 75+ towns and cities across America, bringing joy to over million people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equal opportunity throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. We value having a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skills so our approach to grantmaking is well-rounded and the connection with our team members and the communities we support is authentic.

Thus, we encourage applicants from all walks of life and backgrounds. We strive to create a positive working culture through professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and team-building events and activities. We focus on creating a working environment that promotes collaboration and fairness. This commitment fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. The Levitt Foundation is committed to equal opportunity throughout our organization and all aspects of our work.

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The Levitt Foundation seeks a self‑motivated and highly organized Programs Associate to join a collaborative team environment, providing high‑level administrative support to the Senior Programs Manager through a range of tasks and responsibilities, including coordinating multiple aspects of the administrative processes that support the organization’s grantmaking cycles, data collection, grantee communications, database management, and record maintenance. This position will also support the coordination of various grantee resources, partnerships, and national Levitt network activities related to the Foundation’s mission‑driven work, including convenings, conferences, site visits, and other program initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a high aptitude for administrative responsibilities, as well as a strong work ethic, enjoys dynamic problem‑solving, and is detail oriented. Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are a must, along with a passion for Levitt’s mission of supporting free, outdoor concerts as a means to revitalize public spaces and invigorate community life. This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position that may require some travel.

• Working closely with the Senior Programs Manager throughout grant cycle timelines for Levitt venues and festival grants, provide administrative support, including funds disbursements and tracking deliverables from grantees; coordinate with Programs department and Communications department accordingly
• Review grant applications for completeness, organize applications, and coordinate review process
• Prepare and send grant agreements and acknowledgement, award, and decline notifications, and other correspondence with grantees and applicants
• Support administration of annual data collection process for each Levitt venue, including compiling data for annual Levitt network report

• Track existing partnership deliverables
• Track grantee participation in resources provided via partnerships, including trainings, discounts, and conference registrations
• Support Senior Programs Manager with field scans of potential partner…