The Western Region Global Philanthropy team, which oversees the eight-state region of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, is seeking to fill the role of a Senior Program Associate (SPA). The SPA will directly support the Western Region team and will report to the Western Region Executive. SPAs 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 grant making, strategic initiatives, timely activations and other activities that advance work throughout the region. Specifically, the SPA will support the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Regional Grant Portfolio Management (30%): Support the implementation of a grant making 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 to identify shared learning and connection points, review grant summaries and prepare packets for Board approval as requested. Meet regularly with POs to identify collaboration opportunities and lessons learned.
- Operations/Analytics & Process Improvement (25%): Manage internal reporting systems, perform regular data analysis, inform and partner with POs, Operations and pertinent team members on Salesforce grant making and data accuracy. Frequently review grant portfolio to ensure region is on track to meet grant making deadlines. Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations to enhance process/tool efficiencies.
- Special Projects/Communications (20%): Support the Region Executive on special projects as assigned. Represent the firm at both internal and external events to strengthen relationships, support key initiatives, maximize firm visibility and highlight grant milestones. 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.
- Collaborative Team Planning (15%): 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.
- Cross-Firm Integration (10%): 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
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
- 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, willingness to take calculated risks and address complex issues creatively and effectively
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically about grantmaking, program design and implementation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort delivering presentations to a wide variety of audiences
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
