Walton Enterprises is seeking a proactive, detail oriented, and execution-focused individual to join the team as a Program Support Associate. The ideal teammate is creative in their approach to solving problems and can work independently.
About the Position
The Program Support Associate will work as part of a team within WPPG’s Operations.
What you will do
The primary duty of the PSA is to support smooth execution of the family members’ philanthropy through grants management, expense processing and related budgeting and correspondence.
Responsibilities
• Assist program staff in the preparation and processing of internal grant-related documents relative to the Waltons’ personal philanthropy, including grant inquiry research, grant write-ups, grant letters, grant payments and allocation tracking.
• Assist program staff in populating grant-reporting forms and templates.
• Assist with general correspondence, requests for information, creation and updating of files and records including grantee acknowledgement letters, follow-up reports, etc.
• Assist program staff with reviewing financial and narrative reports on grants and tracking progress in meeting grant deliverables and summarize such for program staff’s dissemination.
• Perform operational components of the grants management process, such as assisting with the proposal intake process, verifying nonprofit eligibility status, generating correspondence as needed, requesting additional information of applicants, creating and maintaining database/physical system records, and preparing routine and custom management reports.
• Assist with tasks related to personal philanthropy expenses, including but not limited to consultant contracts, payments and budgets.
• Support program staff with research on program-related issues.
• Work with Operations and IT on requirements for custom reports, online grant cycles, etc.
• Assist in scheduling and planning for major events, such as retreats or grantee convenings.
• Complete other projects and assignments as requested.
Who we are looking for
Qualifications required for your success
• 2+ years of full-time professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit office environment requiring interaction with both internal and external “customers”
• Highly proficient with various technology platforms – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with SalesForce as a CRM and/or Grants Management platform
Personal attributes that support your success
• Very strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor with demonstrated ability to maintain discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently and with remote supervision
• Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to family clients, colleagues and consultants and exhibit humility, integrity and sound judgement
• Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. You have a proven background of enhancing processes, systems and platforms to increase operational efficiency. You empower others to make a difference.
• A passion to serve in a way that demonstrates respect and care for family and staff while exceeding expectations
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Range: $50,000 - $57,000
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan and paid time off.
About the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group
The Walton Personal Philanthropy Group (WPPG) provides services to the family of Sam and Helen Walton to support their individual philanthropic activities. These services for the family and their related entities include program and grant management, strategy consulting and grant administration. WPPG is a part of Walton Enterprises, the family office of the Walton family.
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
• 2+ years of full-time professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit office environment requiring interaction with both internal and external “customers”
• Highly proficient with various technology platforms – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)