Program Associate

The Program Associate will support an anonymous donor whose grantmaking works to improve health, education, and economic security. The US program focuses on Missouri and Iowa, with interests that also include policy initiatives, medical research, and nonprofit sector capacity building.

The US program is based in St. Louis, Missouri, with a team member in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

• Small, fast-paced organization committed to making a difference
• Flexible workplace with a hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefit package (starting salary range of $65,000-$80,000)
• $1,000 wellness reimbursement
• Matching gift program

The Program Associate will be based in St. Louis and support the donor’s grantmaking and program activities in Missouri and Iowa. Working closely with the Senior Program Officer in St. Louis and the Director of Program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Program Associate will contribute to the grantmaking cycle, regional strategy implementation, community engagement, research, and other program activities.

As a member of the growing US team, the Program Associate will contribute to the effective operation of the St. Louis office and help strengthen coordination, information-sharing, and consistent practices across the US program.

The position requires regular travel within Missouri and Iowa to support site visits, community engagement, and other program activities, as well as occasional travel to Calgary, Alberta. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working across grantmaking, research, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and administrative processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment, writing and communication skills, initiative, and a commitment to learning.

• Support applicants and grantees in navigating all grant-related processes (e.g., application, reporting, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal due-diligence requirements.
• Draft correspondence, summaries, and internal documentation.

• Support the effective day-to-day operation of the St. Louis office and broader US program.
• Assist with coordination, information-sharing, scheduling, and other activities involving US Program staff.
• Help maintain consistent Program processes, records, and practices across US geographies.
• Contribute to Program planning, workflow improvements, and other cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide backup support across the US Program as required.

• Assist with planning and coordinating meetings, convenings, grantee gatherings, and site visits in both states.
• Represent the donor professionally in interactions with communities and stakeholders.

• Gather publicly available data and local information on community needs, demographics, nonprofit organizations, funding sources, and regional conditions relevant to the donor’s US grantmaking.
• Organize and summarize information from public data sources, community plans, reports, and conversations to identify key themes and considerations for regional funding strategies.

• Support monitoring and administration of US Program portfolio budgets, pipelines, forecasts, and related information.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of Program planning and budget information.
• Work collaboratively with program, grants, finance, systems, and other team members as required.
• Contribute to process improvement and internal workflow enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years of professional experience
• Demonstrated…