Project Associate, Early Childhood

Company Description

Job Title: Project Associate, Early Childhood

Internal Job Level: Associate

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Reporting to Title: Senior Project Manager, Early Childhood

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

ABOUT THE BAINUM FAMILY FOUNDATION  

 The Bainum Family Foundation is working to create a society where all children thrive. Centuries of racist policies and practices continue to disrupt every aspect of development and well-being for Black and brown children throughout the United States. At the Bainum Family Foundation, we aim to change these unjust conditions. That’s why our work revolves around supporting key partners. There is tremendous power, expertise and lived experience within every community. We seek to build on these strengths by working alongside communities experiencing racial and economic disparities to create lasting systems change for the well-being of children and families. Today, the foundation focuses on Early Childhood and what children need for a strong start in life. Our Legacy Programs support other issues important to the Bainum family. Visit us at bainumfdn.org. 

The work of both the Foundation and our 501(c)4 sister organization, the Children’s Equity Fund (CEF), is structured through a portfolio of interconnected initiatives, this person may be assigned to any of the Foundation or CEF’s initiatives based on initiative cycles and evolving organizational needs. All staff play a role in learning and purposefully managing knowledge to further both organizations’ Missions and Visions. Therefore, we expect all staff to gather, care for, use and openly share knowledge in ways that advance equity, support shared learning, and amplify community expertise. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is who we are and what we do. It is not separate but at the heart of our work and a core part of our culture expectations. We are committed to driving change that centers communities and results in equitable societies, starting with a commitment to equity and inclusion for our staff. Specifically, we have committed to center racial equity and strive to become an antiracist organization. Our team is expected to demonstrate and uphold our core values, our culture expectations, and our commitment to DEI in every facet of their work. The Foundation strongly encourages and seeks applications from all qualified individuals whose racial, socioeconomic, ability status, and other individual dimensions allow them to bring unique and diverse perspectives to our work.   

Job Description

The Project Associate of Early Childhood plays a pivotal role in supporting the efficient and effective execution of a diverse range of projects aligned with the foundation’s early childhood strategy. The Project Associate contributes to project planning and coordination, collaborates with cross-functional groups, and assists in the documentation and monitoring of project outcomes. The Project Associate provides comprehensive administrative and operational assistance to ensure seamless project delivery for multiple, concurrent projects while maintaining high standards of quality and innovation. Their attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and collaborative mindset contribute to the impact and success of projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management Support

• Assists in planning and executing projects under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to help design project plans, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Maintains standardized processes and resources to facilitate streamlined project lifecycles, including utilizing project management software  
• Helps identify and address potential risks or dependencies, proposing solutions and contingency plans
• Contributes to the collection and synthesis of project data to assess impact and effectiveness, supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Maintains accountability for all project-related documentation
• Proactively communicates and follows up on project commitments
• Monitors project inboxes and communicates as needed with internal and external stakeholders
• Delegates tasks to project team members when necessary
• Prepares and distributes project materials
• Contributes to internal workgroups or committees to foster collaboration and cohesiveness across initiatives

Event Coordination

• Participates in the planning and execution of internal and external events, including organizing and coordinating logistics and provi