Summary

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, global philanthropy committed to helping people, communities, and the planet flourish. With assets of approximately $14 billion and annual grantmaking exceeding $600 million, Hewlett supports long-term, trust-based partnerships across the U.S. and globally.

The Foundation is seeking a Program Associate (Cross-Foundation) to join its Grants Management team. This role provides flexible, high-quality grantmaking and operational support across program teams, stepping in during periods of transition, leave, and high-volume work to ensure continuity.

In partnership with Program Officers and operations staff, the Program Associate will manage grants, coordinate workflows, and support time-sensitive priorities across multiple teams. The role offers broad exposure to Hewlett’s program areas and the opportunity to build expertise in grantmaking systems and cross-team collaboration.

This position is based in Menlo Park, California, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week in the office. The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $110,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply

To learn more about the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, please visit: www.hewlett.org.

This search is being led by Alejandra Villa and Allison Kupfer Poteet of NPAG. Given the pace of this search, the application deadline is Monday, May 4; however, early submissions are encouraged, and all applications will be reviewed actively on a rolling basis. Candidates can submit an application, including a resume and cover letter describing their interest and qualifications, through NPAG’s candidate portal.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation embraces the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, both internally in our hiring process and organizational culture, and externally, in our grantmaking and related practices. We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.