William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Program Associate, Education
Menlo Park, California (Hybrid)
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 grantmaking of more than $631 million annually, Hewlett supports long-term, trust-based partnerships across the U.S. and globally.
The Foundation is seeking a Program Associate to join its Education Program at an important moment as the team refreshes its strategy and shapes its next chapter of work. As a core member of the team, the Program Associate will provide high-quality grantmaking, operational, and programmatic support, partnering closely with Program Officers, grantees, and colleagues across the Foundation to keep a large and complex portfolio moving effectively. The role calls for exceptional organization and follow-through, sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach. The Program Associate will also have opportunities to deepen their knowledge of the work, contribute perspective, and take ownership of projects that advance the Education Program’s evolving strategy.
This is a full-time, non-exempt role based in Menlo Park, California, with a hybrid schedule of 2–3 days per week in the office. The salary range is $100,000–$110,000, complemented by 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 Ashley Jones of NPAG. The application deadline is Monday, September 14. Early submissions are encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your 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.
Search Lead: Alejandra Villa
She/Her/Ella| Managing Associate
Alejandra (Ale) is a Managing Associate at NPAG, where she oversees project management, deliverables, network strategy, outreach, client engagement, and candidate stewardship management.
Ale is passionate about social work and human rights. She has expertise in direct-service social work, macro-level systematic changes, policy analysis, and community coalition building. Her work spans human services, healthcare, higher education, and research, with a focus on economic and social justice.
Ale holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, specializing in Administration and Public Policy, and a Bachelor's in Social Work from San Diego State University. She has significant congressional experience, having most recently served as the Director of Immigration for U.S. Senator Patty Murray, where she assisted constituents with immigration processes and engaged in policymaking, and as Immigration Outreach & Casework Representative for Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.