Program Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Project management of research and grantmaking plans, ensuring complex projects stay on track, systems are maintained, and timelines are met
• Effective communication and coordination with internal and external contacts, facilitating smooth information flow and collaboration
• Maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy in all work outputs, ensuring precision in data, documents, and processes
• Proactive problem-solving by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to enhance workflows and team effectiveness

This role supports GiveWell's research team in maximizing the impact of life-saving and poverty-alleviating programs by ensuring efficient project management and operational excellence, ultimately helping direct funding to the most cost-effective global health and development interventions.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) and 2 to 5 years experience in project management or operational support
• Skilled at planning and managing projects, focusing on decision-relevant aspects and communicating effectively with teammates
• Comfortable working in a document-heavy culture with careful writing, clear documentation, and well-maintained systems
• Passionate about helping improve global health and alleviate global poverty as much as possible

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: NYC or San Francisco Bay Area: $108,800; All other U.S. locations: $98,600; UK or Canada: Converted from non-New York/Bay Area U.S. salary
• Fully funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% of premiums covered in US for employee and dependents)
• Four weeks of paid time off per year
• Four months of fully paid parental leave
• Ergonomic home workstations or coworking space memberships
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible working arrangements including flexible hours and remote work
• Travel opportunities for site visits, conferences, and team retreats

GiveWell is a research organization dedicated to finding and funding outstanding giving opportunities in global health and development, focusing on identifying cost-effective programs to improve global health and alleviate poverty. Since 2007, they have directed over $2.6 billion to cost-effective programs and estimate their funding has saved more than 340,000 lives.