Sr. Program Associate bei Amherst H. Wilder Foundation

Application Deadline: 10/20/2025

Salary:  $60,000 – $70,000 per year 

This is a full-time position.

Duties

The Senior Program Associate is responsible for coordination, outreach and implementation of African American Babies Coalition projects and initiatives. The Associate will work closely with the African American Babies Coalition Program Director and team of four.

Project Support and Coordination – Coordination and project management of activities ranging from logistical meeting arrangements, to recruitment of community members, to development of training. Oversight of collaborative activities and coordination of community outreach and evaluation materials – as well as related administrative tasks, i.e. making copies, purchasing supplies, scheduling meetings, etc. (40-50%)

Facilitation – Provide facilitation, when needed, for planning meetings, team meetings, collaborative and coalition meetings, trainings, and community engagement sessions. (10-15%)

Engagement – Build strong, supportive relationships with community members, organizational partners, and community leaders. Recruit collaborative members, paraprofessionals, pregnant and parenting community members, service providers, etc. to take part in African American Babies Coalition activities. Stay informed of related trends, models and approaches being developed in relevant fields and communities. (30-40%)

Job Qualifications

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, excellent coordination, program administration and project management skills. Must be able to function in diverse settings and with people at a variety of learning levels, familiarity with statewide demographics. Be self-motivated and able to work independently, is detail oriented, organized and adaptable, able to think strategically and provide big picture perspective. Computer skills including Word and Excel is expected. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Strong expertise in technical, facilitation and platform awareness such as social media.

About Wilder 

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond.

 We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, and training. You will also have access to Wilder's employee resource groups, and other opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *).
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants’ proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements. 

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.