Program Associate, U.S.Electricity

PRIORITY FOR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 9, 2026 POSITION SUMMARY The Program Associate (PA) will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of two initiatives, working closely with initiative leadership and key staff to coordinate activities and ensure effective execution of priorities. This includes arranging and attending meetings with grantees, consultants, internal colleagues, and funders; tracking and managing the program budget; reviewing grant proposals; drafting reports; and communicating with grantees and others on a variety of issues. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Responsibilities This position is primarily administrative (60–70%) and plays a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include: Managing complex calendars and scheduling meetings with internal and external stakeholders Coordinating travel arrangements, including booking, itineraries, and expense reporting Organizing and maintaining program files, documents, and internal systems with accuracy Supporting meeting logistics, preparing agendas and materials, and tracking follow-ups Assisting with onboarding and serving as a liaison with internal operations teams (IT, HR, Finance) Monitoring deadlines and following up on tasks to keep projects on track Grantmaking Consistently and accurately process proposals, reports, grants, contracts, and invoices/reimbursements from start to finish in appropriate systems Working collaboratively with other PAs, IDs, and consultants to create, and manage program budgets, and reconcile budget to actuals Assist with conducting due diligence on proposals or prospective grantees and reviewing additional information as needed Communication <span data-ccp-props="{"335572071":0,"335572072":0,"335572073":4278190080,"335572075":0,"335572076":0,"335572077":4278190080,"335572079":0,"33557208