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Sunflower Services PBC

Program Associate

Durham, NC · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Program Associate, Success Teams Department: Partner Solutions Location: Hybrid, based in ... to senior team members, as needed Other Responsibilities * Support the development of more ...

ARA

Senior Program Control Analyst-Hybrid

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a qualified Program Control Analyst to join the ... Senior Program Control Analyst-Hybrid Team Information: As a member of team, this role will support ...

Office Depot

Retail Part Time Sr. Store Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13 - $15.50/hr

As a Sr. Store Associate - Part Time, you will actively connect with customers, addressing their ... Utilizes and understands the selling program to promote the sale of the best solution as well as ...

Pwc

Oracle PMO - Senior Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$77K - $202K/yr

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to ... program scope management and status reporting to keep stakeholders informed - Applying analytical ...

CAPTRUST

Business Development Senior Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

The Business Development Senior Associate will engage with financial advisors, internal and ... Advisor development programs: coordination and support for ongoing sales training and advisor ...

CAPTRUST

Business Development Senior Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

The Business Development Senior Associate will engage with financial advisors, internal and ... Advisor development programs: coordination and support for ongoing sales training and advisor ...

Aprio

Senior Associate, Tax Controversy

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$70K - $133K/yr

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Associate , Tax Controversy to join ... Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion ...

Johnson Lambert

Senior Internal Audit Associate

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

You will be responsible for development of internal audit plans, engagement work programs, managing ... As a Senior Internal Audit Associate, you will be responsible for leading and actively ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior program associate in Cary, NC is $68,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,200.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A senior program associate is a professional responsible for managing and supporting specific projects or programs within an organization. They often coordinate activities, monitor progress, and ensure objectives are met, typically requiring strong organizational and communication skills, along with experience in program management tools. This role may also involve supervising junior staff and preparing reports for stakeholders.
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Program Associate

Sunflower Services PBC

Durham, NC • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Program Associate, Success Teams
Department: Partner Solutions
Location: Hybrid, based in Washington, DC, or Durham, NC
Who We Are
Today’s societal challenges are more complex, interconnected, and urgent than ever. Sunflower Services is comprised of over 240 professionals with deep expertise in the philanthropic sector. We provide support services to fiscal sponsors and intermediaries—and their hundreds of mission-driven projects—that are creating meaningful change. We welcome jobseekers who are motivated by results and driven by impact. For a list of current job openings at Sunflower, please visit our LinkedIn page.
Sunflower Services is an independent, nonprofit-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing operational excellence to nonprofit and social impact organizations. Sunflower delivers integrated solutions in finance, HR, grants management, compliance, and other administrative areas, helping mission-driven organizations and changemakers focus on what matters most: their impact.
Position Overview
The Program Associate supports a team that ensures a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects have the operational support necessary to meet their programmatic goals.
This role is ideal for early professionals with an interest in strategic operations and process design. Incumbents of this role drive day-to-day operations for a portfolio of projects including processing payments, executing contracts and grant agreements, and tracking monthly financials within a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects. This role is responsible for independent execution of administration and operational tasks and works directly with nonprofit clients and multiple internal teams. This role requires some experience in nonprofit operations and relationship management.
This position generally reports to an Associate Director, Success Teams on the Partner Solutions team.
What You’ll Do
Client Services
  • Own operational functions for a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects, including:
  • Contract and subgrant management from initial review to drafting and implementation
  • Financial review and reporting, including tracking cash flow and communicating variances to key internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain project data related to a project’s operational needs
  • Project manage internally to ensure task completion within Client Service Standards
  • Additional tasks to align with project need as assigned
  • Ensure legal and procedural compliance and quality control for various project activities, liaising with cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Compliance, IT, and others as needed
  • Communicate with clients and internal teams in a clear and effective manner, collaborating as needed to resolve big-picture and complex needs
  • Support the account manager in overall relationship management of the project
  • Implement department and organizational policies and procedures as they are introduced
  • Routinely apprise and align with internal stakeholders on the status of tasks; sharing processes and other relevant project data to senior team members, as needed
Other Responsibilities
  • Support the development of more efficient processes, systems, and technology as assigned
  • Contribute to the achievement of team initiatives and internal projects as assigned
  • Increase knowledge of philanthropic trends and nonprofit management best practices
  • Participate in internal and external trainings related to industry best practices and internal policies and procedures
What You'll Bring
  • 2 – 4 years of relevant work experience in administrative role, customer-facing role, or internship/fellowship experience required
  • An advanced or graduate degree in relevant fields of study may be considered in lieu of required work experience.
  • Experience in requesting, reviewing, or drafting contracts or subgrants
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM database management
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and/or reviewing nonprofit financial statements
  • Familiarity and/or experience working within a fiscal sponsorship structure is a plus
  • An appreciation for efficient processes and a desire to improve them
  • Interest in contributing to team and project-level learning
  • High attention to detail and process oriented
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize effectively and manage towards multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Ability to read and explain basic nonprofit financial statements
  • Ability to use available resources and feedback to continually pivot, adapt, and grow
  • Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse teams and audiences
  • Effective collaboration skills and team player
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000. Our salary ranges are based on national compensation benchmarks of similar sized companies in professional services. This role is eligible for an annual bonus at 3% of the annual salary.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a flexible spending account and health savings account, in addition to a 401k with a company match, and commuter benefits.
We give generous paid time off, with 16 days of vacation time, 10 days of personal time, 20 hours of volunteer time, 11 company holidays, and 4 optional holidays.
We support work-life balance with parental leave, UrbanSitter membership, Employee Resource Groups, and fitness and telecommunications reimbursements.
We value growth and development with options for education reimbursement and professional development.
We also offer disability, life insurance, additional voluntary insurances, and access to Teladoc and Health Advocate.
Work at Sunflower Services
Submit a resume and cover letter. The application deadline for this position is August 16, 2026. The deadline to apply may be shortened or extended depending on business needs.
Location Requirements
This will be a full-time position. The position will operate on a hybrid schedule, based in our Washington, DC, or Durham, NC offices, or it can be fully remote from the following locations: Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia.
If a new hire is within proximity of our Washington, DC or Durham, NC offices, the expectation during onboarding (~90 days) is that you come into the office a minimum of 3 days per week. After this onboarding period, employees can then come into the office on a more flexible schedule with the remaining days worked at home/remotely.
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Sunflower Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to race, gender, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Visit our web page to learn more about Sunflower Services and watch this video.

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