Program Associate

The Ounce of Prevention Fund is one of Chicago’s most energized, future-focused organizations devoted to early childhood development. Our mission is to improve the life chances for low-income children through programs, training, research and advocacy. We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; flex work hours and work-from-home options; and paid parental leave.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Partnership for Pre-K Improvement you will:

Support the team in the planning, execution and monitoring of project workplans, timelines and deliverables. Build, implement and maintain systems to support leadership staff and teams in achieving strategic goals and priorities.

Coordinate and manage meetings, workgroups, committees and special events with both internal and external audiences. Includes agenda creation, planning, research, development of meeting materials, communications and some meeting facilitation.

Compose, edit and distribute written products, materials and resources including presentations, memos, reports, briefs, etc.

Provide timely and effective operational support. Work with leadership staff to proactively anticipate and problem-solve challenges.

Help conceptualize and coordinate strategies to support the Ounce’s work with key external and internal stakeholders

Support the development and maintenance of databases and tracking systems to manage the flow of information for the team; serve as the point person for all documentation requests.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, human/social services, English, education, business, policy/public administration or other related fields.

Minimum of three years experience in program and/or non-profit administration, including at least three years of experience writing materials for external audiences.

Last but not least we offer some great perks:

Work from home options for qualified employees plus flexible hours.