Nonprofit

Program Associate

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Asheville, NC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Application Deadline:
    June 6, 2025
    Salary:
    USD $48,000 - $52,000 / year

    Description

    Position Description

    The Program Associate provides administrative support to the Program Department, including the Vice President, Program Officers, Scholarship Officer and Grants Manager, and supports all aspects of CFWNC grantmaking and scholarship activity. This position also provides support for front desk and phone coverage. The Program Associate reports to the Vice President of Programs and is a salaried position. This is an in-person position and successful candidates will live in or relocate to Western North Carolina.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide administrative support for all Program Department functions, including work related to various advisory, grant and scholarship committees.
    • Communicate effectively with applicants, grantees, students, committee members, nonprofit organizations, donors, fundholders and volunteers, as needed.
    • Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and meeting materials with accuracy and timeliness.
    • Provide support in greeting visitors to the Foundation’s office, answering the Foundation's main line and directing calls accordingly.
    • Schedule and coordinate Program Department meetings and events, assisting with all aspects of planning, implementation and follow-up.
    • Prepare materials and record minutes for Distribution Committee meetings.
    • Respond to queries regarding grants, scholarships, and Program information.
    • Create and update database records and create database reports, ensuring they are accurate and reliable.
    • Update the program, scholarship and grant-related webpages in coordination with Communications Director.
    • Provide support to the Grants Manager in processing grants.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Position Description

    The Program Associate provides administrative support to the Program Department, including the Vice President, Program Officers, Scholarship Officer and Grants Manager, and supports all aspects of CFWNC grantmaking and scholarship activity. This position also provides support for front desk and phone coverage. The Program Associate reports to the Vice President of Programs and is a salaried position. This is an in-person position and successful candidates will live in or relocate to Western North Carolina.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide administrative support for all Program Department functions, including work related to various advisory, grant and scholarship committees.
    • Communicate effectively with applicants, grantees, students, committee members, nonprofit organizations, donors, fundholders and volunteers, as needed.
    • Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and meeting materials with accuracy and…

    Benefits

    Foundation employees participate in a Paid Time Off accrual system initially equivalent to 25 days off per year, plus nine additional paid holidays, volunteer time off and paid parental/family leave. CFWNC offers participation in group health, dental, vision life insurance and retirement plans to eligible employees. Work location is primarily at CFWNC’s office; however, staff may work remotely up to four days a month.

    Foundation employees participate in a Paid Time Off accrual system initially equivalent to 25 days off per year, plus nine additional paid holidays, volunteer time off and paid parental/family leave. CFWNC offers participation in group health, dental, vision life insurance and retirement plans to eligible employees. Work location is primarily at CFWNC’s office; however, staff may work remotely up to four days a month.

    Location

    On-site
    4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803, United States
    Suite 300

    How to Apply

    To see the full position posting and application instructions please visit our website at CFWNC.org

    To see the full position posting and application instructions please visit our website at CFWNC.org

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