Program Associate

THE ORGANIZATION’S HISTORY, VISION, AND MISSION

The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) was formed in 2018 as a private, national, Grantmaking Foundation, dedicated to fostering innovative solutions to the opioid and overdose crisis in the United States. To date, FORE has awarded 121 grants, committing nearly $49 million dollars towards this crisis. The foundation’s mission is to convene and support partners advancing patient-centered evidence-based solutions addressing the opioid and overdose crisis. With patients at the center, our focus includes Professional Education, Payer & Provider Strategies, Policy Initiatives and Public Awareness.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The program associate supports the foundation’s programs and grantmaking, providing support to the president and senior program staff. The position is involved in a variety of tasks related to the programmatic work of the foundation to advance the mission of FORE.

The ideal program associate is organized, collaborative, and a strong communicator who is actively engaged in the evolving priorities of the team’s workflow and able to problem-solve to meet programmatic needs. The candidate will have great attention to detail, be an active listener, and have effective follow-up practices.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants Management (50%)

• Assists in management of all aspects of the grantmaking process including processing grant proposals, supporting grant recommendation development, processing grant agreements, reviewing grant reporting and payment schedules, and tracking grantee products including research papers and conference presentations.
• Contributes to ongoing improvement of grant tracking methods and communication between the program and grantees to ensure timeliness of reports and project deliverables.
• Supports the planning of meetings, forums, and conferences, and helps to maintain FORE’s relationships with grantees and key partners.
• Assists in the development of grant proposals and budgets in preparation for Board Meetings. This may involve communicating with current and prospective grantees, consultants, and other experts, and assembling reports on projects and program activities.
• Conducts background research on proposal topics, compiles and distributes proposal review materials to the staff, and contributes to internal reviews of proposals.

General Program Support (40%)

• Provides administrative support for president and senior program staff, including preparing slides and talking points for presentations, Board Meeting preparation, coordinating advisory and strategy meetings, and tracking prospective grants and projects pipeline.
• Supports FORE’s communications strategy, including drafting and editing eBlasts, social media posts, and externally-facing reports and informational materials.
• Compiles program data into analytical tools and charts for project briefing meetings, proposal review meetings, and program updates.
• Undertakes research for ad hoc projects or assignments.
• Takes meeting notes and drafts minutes for selected meetings.

Research and Analysis (10%)

• Conducts background research as needed, including literature reviews and tracking journals, working papers, legislative developments, and public coverage of health policy issues.
• May be asked to attend relevant meetings, conferences, and webinars to inform FORE’s work.
• Occasionally contributes research and writing support for publications. This work includes preparing tables and charts, analyzing data with the program staff, and drafting summaries of reports.
• As experience deepens, may become more involved in research and analysis work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in Public Health, Health Policy or similar educational degree, with a minimum of 3 years work experience in a related field; Commitment to support of the foundation’s mission.
• Excellent writing and correspondence skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with all FORE staff and stakeholders, as well as with external partners.
• Ability to work in highly demanding, multi-tasking environment, and respond to evolving priorities.
• Detailed knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in the use of office computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Teams, and Google suite tools. Preferred experience with organizational/CRM databases
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, handle multiple tasks, work with multiple supervisors, and function independently
• A successful candidate must be a team player, and able to make optimal use of time. Must have the flexibility to work both with and without supervision.

FORE has a small staff, so judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others are traits that are particularly important in an organization of its size, where teamwork is essential to effectiveness. The ability to work collegially and to have an interest in and strong commitment to FORE’s mission are key qualifications.

BENEFITS

FORE offers a highly competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement contributions and support for professional development, amongst others. Specifics include:

• Hybrid Workplace
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Medical and dental benefits for employee and family
• Retirement savings account with matching company contributions of 3%
• 10 paid vacation days in first year of work; increases incrementally to five weeks with subsequent years of service; early office closure before major holidays
• Professional development funds for growth-reimbursement, along with 3 additional paid days to support professional development
• 2 paid volunteer days
• Sick days

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with background and experience. Range is $65k-$70k

LOCATION

FORE’s offices are located by Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan. FORE is currently working on a hybrid schedule of three days on site (and on an as needed basis) and the flexibility of being remote or in office on other days. Candidates are being considered in the Metro New York area and those who can commute to FORE’s offices as stated above.

CONTACT

Send resume and cover letter with relevant experience via e-mail to: Jobs@forefdn.org

FORE takes all recommended precautions to protect staff and colleagues from COVID-19 very seriously. Any finalists for this position will need to show proof of full vaccination.

Employment at The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, medical condition, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.