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Program Associate (Housing)

Department: Community Impact

Reports to: Program Officer, Housing Funds

Classification: Regular; Full-time

Organization Overview:

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (The Foundation) is one of the nation’s premier philanthropic institutions, managing over $1.6 billion in assets and serving as a trusted partner to more than 1,000 donors and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation works to advance equity and shared prosperity all across metro Atlanta through donor-advised funds, strategic grantmaking, civic leadership, and community investment.

Founded in 1951, The Foundation ranks among the 15 largest community foundations in the U.S. and has deep roots in the region’s civic infrastructure. It plays a pivotal role in addressing systemic barriers in affordable housing, the arts, equity, and economic opportunity while connecting generosity to impact across the community.

Position Summary:A successful candidate for the Program Associate position will have an interest and passion for philanthropy, a community-centered mindset, and a learning orientation. They will enjoy working across all areas of the Foundation’s grantmaking and have a deep commitment to making our region more equitable. The Program Associate will be a key member of the Community Impact (CI) team, collaborating closely with the Impact Investing team and other colleagues across the organization to help implement the Foundation’s new strategic plan. Reporting to the Program Officer of Housing Funds, the Program Associate will support affordable housing efforts, programs and initiatives across the Foundation’s TogetherATL strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support TogetherATL planning, including researching and understanding community needs, affordable housing sector capacity, and identifying aligned programs, initiatives and partnerships
• Support the intake, design, build and launch of new grant programs and affordable housing investments
• Support neighborhood strategies with a specific focus on housing needs, programs, and opportunities for partnership. This will include support for efforts to produce and preserve affordable housing.
• Effectively execute programs as assigned, including managing applicant and grantee paperwork, communication with stakeholders, and intake and acknowledgment of applications via online and other systems; managing meetings and logistics; scoring applications; mid- and post-award monitoring to ensure all award conditions are met, including the filing of grantee mid- and end-of-grant reports
• Assist Program Officer in reviewing proposals, conducting site visits and developing funding recommendations for new and existing housing programs.
• Codify and analyze data, information, knowledge and learnings using Foundation tools and systems
• Track program and initiative metrics to evaluate existing programs and initiatives to measure value of efforts and adjust efforts, transition, retire or package for re-use where needed; includes assessment of grantee reports
• Archive and curate knowledge, keeping information current and easily accessible for internal team members to digest and to share with stakeholders
• Represent the Foundation at external events, in collaborative working groups, and other meetings
• Support coordination of collaborative cohorts, grantees, and partner convenings and events
• Serve as point of contact with applicants and grantees, including providing high-quality customer service, internally and externally
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with grant applicants, partners and other stakeholders
• Provide technical assistance to applicants during the application phase of the grantmaking cycle
• Identify process improvements to streamline application and grant processes
• Accurately input and process grant information and maintain grant-related files while maintaining accurate information in grantmaking system(s)
• Administrative tasks related to compliance, generating grant documents and mailing agreements and payments
• Collaborate with CI team members, Impact Investing team members, Communications team members and other internal teams for efficient use of Foundation resources and to maximize the effectiveness of all teams

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, community development, public policy or related field(s) 2+ years of professional experience related to the duties and responsibilities outlined in this profile; preferred experience in housing
• Flexible, resourceful, and proactive self-starter able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented with experience in coordinating short-term and long- term projects with multiple stakeholders, performing duties with high attention to detail and quality
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to distill and explain complex information, data and technical details to a multiplicity of audiences and partners; ability to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues across departments to complete tasks and accomplish goals
• Good problem-solving skills with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced workplace
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills
• An understanding of the affordable housing landscape in Atlanta and a willingness to work in collaborative ways – internally and externally - to achieve TogetherATL’s housing goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with and provide high-quality customer service to a variety of community, public and private sector partners; ability to coordinate meetings and stakeholder convenings
• Deeply committed to changing systems across metro Atlanta making our region a better place for all residents to live; experience in the nonprofit and/or philanthropy sector preferred; deep knowledge of metro Atlanta preferred
• Deeply committed to racial equity; familiarity with common words and concepts in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice field; volunteer or professional experience in this space preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience in use of philanthropy records systems, e.g., CommunitySuite, GLM, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Donor Central, FIMS or other Blackbaud philanthropy products preferred

Other:

The Community Foundation operates in a hybrid working environment with staff working in-office three days per week (Tuesday – Thursday) and the opportunity to work two days remote per week if in good standing. 

Compensation: 

To be determined based upon experience and qualifications within the anticipated salary range of  $60,000-$65,000. This position is exempt, and employee is eligible for the Foundation’s competitive health and benefits plan that includes: 

Paid time off: 

• Two weeks accrued paid vacation 
• Two weeks accrued paid sick leave 
• Four mental health days 
• Two personal days 
• Two floating holidays 
• Ten holidays 

Benefits: 

• All benefits effective on date of hire – no waiting period 
• 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans 
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and AD&D 
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability 
• 100% employer-paid parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card 
• Affordable plans for legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more 
• Employee Assistance Program 

Retirement: 

• Immediate eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) plan, plus a 6% employer-paid contribution after one year of employment—regardless of employee contributions. 
• Culture and Development: 
• Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for each team member including trainings, resources, development opportunities, etc. 
• Two Wellness Rooms for mental health with self-care items 
• Fun monthly employee engagement activities 

To Apply:

Please apply directly through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s Careers Page by submitting your resume and application to the "Program Associate (Housing)” job posting. 

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta values diversity and inclusion; therefore we honor the diverse needs, strengths, voices, and backgrounds of all individuals in our regional community.