The Global Philanthropy team manages investments that include multi-year, global initiatives aimed at increasing economic opportunity around the world by expanding workforce readiness, growing small businesses, improving consumer financial health and expanding the economic vitality of the world’s cities. The East Region Global Philanthropy team is seeking to fill the role of a Senior Program, Associate(SPA) who will report directly to the East Region Executive. The SPA will support the East Region team, which oversees a 14-state region including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida, as well as Washington, DC.
Job Responsibilities
The SPA will successfully and skillfully align project management experience with JPMorgan Chase business objectives to support the local implementation and communication of the Global Philanthropy strategy, including grantmaking, strategic initiatives, timely activations and other activities that advance work throughout the region. Specifically, the SPA will support the following:
- Regional Grant Portfolio Management: Support the implementation of a grantmaking strategy with Program Officers (POs) aligned with the philanthropic goals and objectives of the Foundation and rooted in local context and conditions. Partner with POs to develop business plans for their respective markets; amplify a learning agenda across the region, review grant summaries and prepare packets for Board approval as requested.
- Collaborative Team Planning: Participate in Foundation meetings to provide updates on grantees and their application status; support convening, team agenda development, co-lead and facilitate team retreats, share and reflect on experiences, best practices/evaluation, and related program activity.
- Operations/Analytics: Manage internal reporting systems, perform regular data analysis, inform and partner with POs, Operations and pertinent team members on grantmaking and data accuracy. Frequently review grant portfolio to ensure region is on track to meet grantmaking deadlines. Utilize the JPMorgan Chase grants management system to process and request grant applications and related documents. Maintain an open, ongoing relationship with regular communications in order to determine needs of grantees; provide counsel, and program support as needed.
- Special Projects/Communications: Support the Region Executive on special projects as assigned. Represent the firm at both internal and external events to strengthen relationships, support key initiatives, and maximize firm visibility. Provide logistical event management, summaries, and recap support for executive market visits, key events and initiatives. Cultivate relationships with non-profit organizations, grantees and community influencers to position the firm as a trusted partner and advocate for community change.
- Cross-Firm Integration: Maintain effective relationships with local line-of-business leaders; communicate firm’s philanthropic strategy to multiple internal and external constituencies.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in program development, implementation, and/or policy
- Passion for the Foundation’s mission; deep knowledge of and experience related to economic development, workforce readiness, financial capability, and/or community development
- Strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to take calculated risks and ability to address complex issues creatively and effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort delivering presentations to a wide variety of audiences
- Experience with office collaboration and presentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically about grantmaking, program design and implementation
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Flexibility to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Results orientation with a commitment to establishing and executing on goals
