Program Associate

Program Associate

Job Description

How to Apply: Submit a single PDF containing your cover letter and resume to HR@caregiving.org by March 27, 2026. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Department: Health Programs

Reports to: Health Programs Director

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time, One-Year Contract (with potential for renewal based on funding)

About the National Alliance for Caregiving

The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a catalyst for change, transforming how the United States recognizes, supports, and values the 63 million family caregivers providing complex care. Through our nationally recognized caregiving research and advocacy, we drive policy, system, and culture change to elevate family caregivers as a national priority. We foster partnerships across aging, disability, healthcare, philanthropy, and the private sector with the goal of making family caregiving more sustainable, equitable, and dignified.

About the Role

We are seeking an entry-level Program Associate to provide administrative and logistical support for health program activities. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in program management and health equity. You will gain hands-on experience in event coordination, research projects, and cross-sector partnerships.

You will work closely with the Senior Health Program Manager and Programs Director to implement initiatives such as the Cancer Caregiving Collaborative and Caregiver Inclusion Value Initiative, as well as other projects that advance NAC’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination:

• • Assist in developing and tracking project workplans, timelines, and performance measures to meet project goals and deliverables.
• Coordinate planning and execution of partner engagements, meetings, events, and hybrid activities.
  • Assess program progress and translate key learnings into clear and engaging reports and presentations. Conduct research and analyze data to inform team and program decisions.
  • Work alongside Senior Health Manager and Programs Director to ensure that project aligns with organizational priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, processes, and tools used in program coordination and implementation.
  • Help strengthen the project’s structure and practices to promote health equity and ensure decision-making processes center caregivers.

Partnership Support:

• Maintain and update partnership assets (presentation decks, newsletters, one-sheets, project webpages).
• Prepare materials for external meetings and presentations in collaboration with Communications and Events teams.

Communication and Outreach:

• Develop content for internal and external audiences, including partners and funders.
  • Manage, maintain and update partnership assets, including presentation decks, project handouts, and project webpages.

Funder Reporting and Grant Compliance:

• • Support data collection and documentation for funder reports as assigned.
  • Maintain accurate records that contribute to grant compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Learn and apply organizational processes for funder deliverables.

Knowledge & Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, health policy, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination, program support, or administrative roles within public health, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations.
  • Candidates in this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-directed work, flexible, and committed to continuous learning and growing in support of team and caregiving.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and follow through with multiple tasks while maintaining outstanding attention to detail.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including strong interpersonal, written, and active listening skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Asana, Canva, and Constant Contact.

Preferred

• • Experience collaborating with healthcare systems, patient advocacy groups, and health equity work.
  • Familiarity with program design and implementation.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

NAC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Candidates of diverse backgrounds, minorities, women, people with disabilities, people of LGBT orientation, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $45,000

Monthly stipend for mobile phone usage.

Paid Federal Holidays and Winter Holiday (Office closed 12/24 through 1/1).

Paid Monthly WMATA Smart Benefits or parking up to $130/monthly (DC employees).