Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Agoura Hills, CA
The Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition-age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $1.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in grants, distributing $100 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2014. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.5 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org.
Position Summary
The Program Associate will play a central role in coordinating the international grantmaking activities of the program department, provide program and administrative support to the international program team, and act as a liaison between program staff, grantees and external consultants. This position will work closely with the Sr. Program Officer in the Children Affected by HIV and AIDS strategic initiative and with the Director of International Programs
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates the international grantmaking process to include: reviewing proposals; assisting with board write-ups and presentation materials; monitoring grantee reports, contracts and payments; and preparing and maintaining correspondence.
- Assists with proposal research, summaries and budgets during the review process.
- Participate in peer review process of international programs grant write-ups.
- Assists with international department travel, appointments, contacts, correspondence, reports and maintenance of information.
- Performs program related research and special projects as assigned.
- Provides guidance to grantees and applicants on grant processes and procedures as requested.
- Drafts correspondence and other communications.
- Fields inquiries regarding proposed and funded programs.
- Interfaces with grants management to comply with internal audit procedures, grant tracking procedures and grantmaking processes.
- Coordinates external program related events such as meetings, conferences and presentations.
- Undertakes projects and other duties as assigned.
Core Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in international studies, public health, public policy or related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector, are required; a master’s degree is preferred.
- International field experience is highly desired; familiarity with early childhood development, HIV/AIDS and other global health issues in the developing world is beneficial.
- A passion for the Foundation’s mission and interest in its strategic initiatives and major program areas.
- An understanding of grantmaking and the nonprofit sector are highly desired.
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills with high attention to priority and detail.
- Works well independently and within a team and demonstrates a high degree of initiative, flexibility and collaboration.
- Ability to continually seek information and look for new approaches to processes and practices.
- Welcomes feedback as a means to personal and professional growth.
- Excellent computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database experience; familiarity with GIFTS or other grant management software is preferred.
Compensation:
A competitive compensation package is available, including a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and salary history by email to Human Resources at hr@hiltonfoundation.org. Please note “Program Associate – International Programs” in the subject line. No phone inquiries, please.
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool.
