Program Assistant, U.S. Jewish Grantmaking

WHO WE ARE

At Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, we strive for a future in which the United States and Israel live up to their highest ideals and achieve more just and inclusive societies. In the U.S., we work to advance racial, gender and economic equity and foster a more joyful and diverse Jewish community. In Israel, we work toward a secure homeland for the Jewish people, a thriving democracy and an inclusive society that cares for its most vulnerable. We aim to drive and support long-term systemic change through investments in leaders, organizations and U.S. public policy.

VALUES AND CULTURE

Our vision for achieving more just and inclusive societies starts within our organization. Every day, our team members work in partnership to support pathways to greater equity and inclusion for everyone. We look for team members who embody our core values of Equity, Impact, Optimism, Humility and Collaboration, and who are passionate about our mission. You can learn more about who we are and our mission and values on our website.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Who you will work with

The Program Assistant works across the U.S. Jewish Grantmaking team under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, U.S. Jewish Grantmaking.  

Where and how you will work

Schusterman employees work a weekly hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office time and work-from-home flexibility. For this role, you’ll need to be based in our Washington, DC or New York, NY offices. The U.S. Jewish Grantmaking Team also comes together in-person at the Washington, D.C. office as well as field-wide convenings and events monthly, so the ability to travel to these is required. This is a full-time position. Please note that Schusterman does not cover relocation expenses for this position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

The Program Assistant will have the opportunity to support priority areas of the U.S. Jewish Grantmaking team, including due diligence, research, convenings, special projects, grants management and administration.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Due Diligence, Research, and Special Projects (50%)

• Assist the U.S. Jewish Grantmaking team by conducting due diligence, landscape scans and research on prospective grantees and other organizations in the field.  

• Provide support on evaluation, learning and data collection and analysis. 

• Create and manage project timelines for convenings and internal team meetings and retreats.  

• Represent Schusterman Family Philanthropies at various conferences, meetings, and site visits.

• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

Grants Management and Administrative Support (50%)

• Assist the U.S. Jewish Grantmaking team with drafting and facilitating approval of internal-facing memos, grant agreements and award letters, maintaining final grant agreements, administering grants, and preparing and sending monthly reports of such grants.  

• Enter grants into SFP's integrated grants management software application, facilitate the online processing of grants, grant documentation, reports, and payments, and serve as the point of contact to grantees related to such documents. 

• Create and maintain category and coding within SFP's grants management system. 

WHO YOU ARE

We seek team members who are aligned with our organizational values and the core competencies that guide us. You may find alignment with a career at Schusterman if you are:

• Equity: Consistently striving to develop and act on knowledge of self, the organization and systems that drive equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Impact: Action-oriented and deliver high-quality work that drives results and long-term impact.

• Optimism: Open to learning from both successes and setbacks while envisioning possibilities for the future.

• Humility: Someone who wants to understand, learn and act toward ongoing development.

• Collaboration: Open to actively advancing shared goals in partnership with others.

Additionally, team members in roles at this level actively contribute to culture building and organizational impact through:

• Critical Thinking: Collects and analyzes key information and demonstrates sound judgment.

• Trust Building: Interacts with others in a way that inspires confidence.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

The following qualifications are representative of the high level of demonstrated skills, maturity, judgement, and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies required of Schusterman employees. We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate many of these skills and competencies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience (0-2 years).

• Effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to develop cooperative and effective working relationships with team members, grantees, vendors, and other philanthropic partners. 

• A strong, detailed work ethic and capacity to complete assignments in a timely, organized, and efficient manner.  

• A high degree of flexibility to achieve organizational objectives and meet its demands/needs.

• Analytical and research abilities necessary to use data to assist with development of strategic decisions. 

• Proven skill and comfort in prioritizing, multi-tasking and efficiently delivering high-quality work product. 

• PC skills (with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel , and PowerPoint), as well as a thorough knowledge and comfort level of basic web skills required.

• Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, including occasional overnight trips

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SCHUSTERMAN

This role features a competitive hiring range of $72,500 to $80,000 based on experience and Schusterman’s commitment to internal equity. We offer a strong benefits package to support employee health and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and mental health support. Schusterman encourages ongoing professional development and supports activities aligned with one’s individual career growth plan.

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Schusterman promotes diversity and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, disability, genetic information, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.