Associate I (PDA)

Presbyterian Church USA • Louisville, KY

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Associate for International Program Administration provides operational, administrative, and programmatic support for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance's (PDA) international disaster response and recovery initiatives. The position manages international grant administration, supports partner engagement, coordinates financial and reporting processes, maintains grant databases, and strengthens collaboration across PC(USA) and international partners. Working closely with the International Associates and Manager, this role helps ensure effective stewardship of resources, timely humanitarian response, and strong accountability to partners and donors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in the programmatic field.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Suite (including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel) and other appropriate software.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and knowledge of PC(USA) and its organizational structure.
• The ability to speak one or more languages other than English is very helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the administration of international grants and coordination with the Grant Management Office by managing the grant lifecycle, supporting partners throughout the process, maintaining grant records, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Coordinate grant reporting and program communications by working with partners to prepare project summaries, impact stories, and updates that demonstrate transparency, accountability, and the impact of PDA's international ministry.
• Oversee grant and program related financial processes, including budget monitoring, payment coordination, financial reporting, and collaboration with Finance and Accounting to ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Support international disaster response and recovery programs by supporting the coordination of project implementation, monitoring progress, evaluating outcomes, and identifying opportunities for strategic engagement with humanitarian partners.
• With Presbyterian Disaster Assistance International Program Manager and Associates, build and strengthen relationships with international partners and PC(USA) ministries to promote collaboration, effective humanitarian response, and long-term program development.
• Represent Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in meetings, trainings, and partner engagements while providing operational support to advance the goals and mission of the International Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree