Nonprofit Program Associate Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Title: Program Associate

Industry: Nonprofit Advocacy

Location (city, state): Washington, DC

Assignment Type: Contract (4-8 weeks)

Pay: $20/hr-$24/hr (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Part-time schedule, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday. This role requires at least one day per week onsite (Tuesday or Wednesday).

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Our client is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to advancing gender justice through policies and programs that support women, girls, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and families. Their team works to improve economic security and access to essential resources through impactful advocacy efforts.

Job Description:

Addison Group is seeking a Program Associate on behalf of our client’s Child Care and Income Security team. This position will provide administrative and operational support to help ensure smooth team processes, coordinate activities, manage documentation, and support cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working with various internal teams. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and operational support to department initiatives and daily activities.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, calendar management, and virtual meeting setup.
• Assist with contract processing, documentation tracking, and internal workflows.
• Support invoicing, budget coordination, and collaboration with finance teams.
• Maintain organized records and assist with departmental planning efforts.
• Take meeting notes and help track follow-ups and action items.
• Work across multiple teams to help prioritize tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support planning and coordination for upcoming department events.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack, Asana, and other internal systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of administrative support experience preferred; strong internship experience will be considered.
• Experience supporting scheduling, invoicing, events, or operational processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and collaboration tools such as Slack and Asana.
• Experience with contract management systems (such as Ironclad) and budget platforms (such as Vena) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to proactively identify solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams.

Additional Details:

The team is seeking temporary support to assist with a transition period while recruiting for a permanent replacement. The selected candidate may have the opportunity to apply for the permanent position and participate in the organization’s standard hiring process.

There may be opportunities to increase weekly hours based on business needs, including support for upcoming events. The role will begin at approximately 20 hours per week.

Perks:

• Opportunity to gain experience supporting a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Exposure to cross-functional operations, finance coordination, contracts, and department planning.
• Collaborative team environment with meaningful community impact.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.