Global Philanthropy – Program Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Atlanta, GA

6h

About The Position

Become an integral part of the Corporate Responsibility (CR) team where you will have an opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals focused on generating authentic and durable social impact. At JPMorgan Chase, our global presence and scale provide us with unique insight into some of the most urgent challenges facing communities and the ability to approach them comprehensively, removing barriers to opportunity and opening pathways to economic growth and success. We leverage the resources of our firm to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing major social and economic challenges and use our scale to deliver maximum impact at the local level. The Global Philanthropy team manages investments that include multi-year initiatives aimed at increasing economic opportunity around the world by expanding workforce readiness, growing small businesses, improving consumer financial health and expanding the economic vitality of the world’s cities.
As an Associate Program Manager on the Global Philanthropy team, you will directly support the team’s work tied to JPMorgan Chase’s four impact pillars as well as the application of that work within communities in the Southeast and expanding markets. You will report to the Head of the Southeast Region in Global Philanthropy. Additionally, you will successfully and skillfully align project management experience with JPMorganChase business objectives to support the local and national implementation and communication of the Global Philanthropy strategy, including grantmaking, strategic initiatives, timely activations and other activities that advance work throughout the portfolios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in program development, implementation, and/or policy.
• Passion for Corporate Responsibility mission; deep knowledge of and experience related to economic development, workforce readiness, financial capability, and/or community development
• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to take calculated risks and address complex issues creatively and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically about grantmaking, program design and implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort delivering presentations to a wide variety of audiences
• Flexibility to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
• Results orientation with a commitment to establishing and executing on goals
• Demonstrate a high-degree of initiative: results-oriented

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a grantmaking strategy with Program Officers (POs) aligned with the philanthropic goals and objectives of the firm and rooted in local context and conditions.
• Partner with POs to develop business plans for their respective markets, identify shared learning and connection points, review grant summaries and prepare packets for governance processes as requested and meet regularly with POs to identify collaboration opportunities and lessons learned.
• Manage internal reporting systems, perform regular data analysis, inform and partner with POs on insights, and partner with pertinent team members on Salesforce grantmaking and data accuracy.
• Review grant portfolio frequently to ensure portfolio is on track to meet grantmaking deadlines and identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations to enhance process/tool efficiencies
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in developing data-driven presentations and executive-level decks that effectively communicate analytical findings and operational insights.
• Support the team on special projects as assigned.
• Represent the firm at both internal and external events to strengthen relationships, support key initiatives, maximize firm visibility and highlight grant milestones.
• Provide logistical event management, summaries, and recap support for executive market visits, key events and initiatives and work with communications team on major events, announcements, release of research and other activities.
• Participate in Corporate Responsibility meetings to provide updates on grantees and their application status; support convening, team agenda development, co-lead and facilitate team retreats, share and reflect on experiences, best practices/evaluation, and related program activity.
• Maintain effective relationships with local line-of-business leaders; communicate firm’s philanthropic strategy to multiple internal and external constituencies.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.
• Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
• We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.
• Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level