Global Philanthropy, Corporate Responsibility, Program Associate

Be an integral part of the Corporate Responsibility team, working alongside dedicated professionals to create authentic social impact. At JPMorgan Chase, our global presence and scale provide us with unique insight into some of the most urgent challenges facing communities and the ability to approach them comprehensively, removing barriers to opportunity and opening pathways to economic growth and success. We leverage the resources of our firm to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing major social and economic challenges and use our scale to deliver maximum impact at the local level. The Global Philanthropy team manages investments that include multi-year initiatives aimed at increasing economic opportunity around the world by expanding workforce readiness, growing small businesses, improving consumer financial health and expanding the economic vitality of the worlds cities.

As a Program Associate within the Corporate Responsibility team, you will directly support the teams work tied to JPMorgan Chases four impact pillars as well as the application of that work within Heartland communities. You will report to the Head of the South Region in Global Philanthropy. You will skillfully align project management experience with JPMorgan Chase business objectives to support the local and national implementation and communication of the Global Philanthropy strategy, including grantmaking, strategic initiatives, timely activations and other activities that advance work throughout the portfolios.

Job responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of a grantmaking strategy with Program Officers (POs) aligned with the philanthropic goals and objectives of the firm and rooted in local context and conditions.
• Partner with POs to develop business plans for their respective markets, identify shared learning and connection points, review grant summaries and prepare packets for governance processes as requested. 
• Manage internal reporting systems, perform regular data analysis, inform and partner with POs on insights, and partner with pertinent team members on Salesforce grantmaking and data accuracy.
• Cultivate relationships with non-profit organizations, grantees and community influencers to position the firm as a trusted partner and advocate for community change. Work with communications team on major events, announcements, release of research and other activities.
• Participate in Corporate Responsibility meetings to provide updates on grantees and their application status; support convening, team agenda development, co-lead and facilitate team retreats, share and reflect on experiences, best practices/evaluation, and related program activity.
• Maintain effective relationships with local line-of-business leaders; communicate firms philanthropic strategy to multiple internal and external constituencies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in program development, implementation, and/or policy.
• Passion for Corporate Responsibility mission; deep knowledge of and experience related to economic development, workforce readiness, financial capability, and/or community development.
• Strong problem-solving skills, willingness to take calculated risks and address complex issues creatively and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically about grantmaking, program design and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort delivering presentations to a wide variety of audiences
• Flexibility to prioritize, multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Financial services/banking experience