Main areas of focus: WASH, International project management, Grant-level administration, Travel coordination, data management, knowledge management, and analysis
Location: Remote - US only
Eligibility: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need for company sponsorship now or in the future.
JOB HIGHLIGHT
You'll be on top of all the information flowing in and out of our water programs in the field and across our organization.
JOB SUMMARY
As Water Programs Associate, you’ll be on top of all the information flowing in and out of our water programs–in the field and across our organization. Reporting to the Water Programs and Operations Senior Manager, you’ll oversee data quality across thousands of water projects and manage partnership details for a set of international implementing organizations, tracking the status of grant implementation and keeping accurate records for all grant outputs. You’ll also share content and information internally across the charity: water teams, helping to equip fundraising teams with information to engage and expand our supporter base. You’ll use your judgment to support a transition to more AI-assisted workflows alongside existing systems and processes that make our partnerships models of efficiency and transparency. You'll work with a small, hardworking, and high-performing team to make sure that charity: water's funds are invested in the most relevant and effective water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs out there, positioning our programs to achieve maximum impact today and over time.
YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…
Managing and monitoring grants management administration for a portfolio of programs. This includes:
Tracking the status of projects
Maintaining historical records
Managing timelines
Ensuring programs meet proposal conditions and expectations
Maintaining the grants database and ensuring all necessary information is accurate, up to date and readily available to partners and staff
Reviewing partner proposals each half-year and partner progress reporting each quarter for project data quality and consistency, providing clear and concise feedback to the Water Programs Manager for partner revisions, including assisting in clearly communicating all revisions with partners
Scheduling and facilitating meetings, drafting reflective meeting minutes and team presentations, and monitoring action items from both team and partner meetings
Processing reports and managing the grant agreement process including drafting, reviewing for accuracy, finalizing, and ensuring timeliness and compliance with charity: water requirements
Writing and reviewing program-related copy for the fundraising team to use in external communications
Relaying the status of proposals and grants to other charity: water departments that utilize the data for reporting purposes
Managing a variety of administrative tasks needed by the Water Programs Manager and Portfolio Manager
Working collaboratively with each charity: water department to make sure their involvement in our water programs is maximized and efficient
Demonstrating a mastery of charity: water's systems, processes, administrative needs, and record-keeping at the associate level role with the ability to easily train or instruct other team members in these systems and tasks
Taking initiative on the team through team projects, trainings, and/or other opportunities
Assisting with travel arrangements for the Programs team including but not limited to managing travel agendas, flights, visas, and maintaining updated country information affecting travel, as needed
YOU MUST HAVE…
A Bachelor's degree in international affairs, public health, public administration, data science or a related field.
At least two years of experience working or interning for a grantmaking organization or nonprofit.
Experience with data management, project management, and/or basic data analysis
A high level of attention to detail and the ability to efficiently manage your time across multiple work streams and stakeholders
Exceptional problem-solving, collaboration and execution skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, and Google Workspace
IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE…
Experience with or exposure to the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector
Experience in data management, copywriting/editing, or analytics
Experience with AI integration and workflow development
Relevant international work or study experience
French language proficiency
YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...
You’re extremely organized and appreciate process
You can handle and prioritize several projects at once. You can turn a long thread of email correspondence into actionable items for multiple people. You like to see a standardized process through, from beginning to end.
You love data
You have an aptitude for data review, analysis, and management. You enjoy working in spreadsheets, and can connect that data to real-world scenarios.
You take initiative and are resourceful
You see something that needs improvement and you take action. You propose solutions to problems and research subjects that will help you do your job better. You love gathering and serving up information in a way that makes sense to the unique needs of the organization. You’re not afraid to ask for help, but you’ll turn over every stone before doing so.
You’re a great communicator
You’re a proactive, transparent, and concise communicator. You can communicate needs and expectations effectively across languages and cultures. You operate with poise, dignity, and reliability.
You're an avid team player
You're assured in your skills and not afraid to speak your mind, but you know how to put the team first.
TEAM OVERVIEW
The Water Programs team works closely with our local partners, vetting, managing, monitoring the programs we fund, and acquiring the information we need to report back to our donors. They manage tens of millions in donor dollars in over 22 countries (and growing) each year. They are the protectors of our transparency pillar, ensuring our partners continue to meet our sustainability and reporting requirements.
HIRING TIMELINE
This role was posted on July 2, 2026 and will remain open for approximately 90 days.
SALARY RANGE
This is a non-exempt role with an hourly range of $25 - $26.44 and annualized to $52,000 - $55,000.
\nBENEFITS & PERKS
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
Annual bonus potential through The Pool
401k plan + employer match
Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
FSA + dependent day care FSA
Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
TSA Pre-check reimbursement
Flexible working hours; team members are expected to be online 10am - 4pm ET regardless of location, plus three hours per day asynchronously, which factors in an hour for lunch
2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
At charity: water, we believe that water changes everything. We work with local implementing partners to fund sustainable solutions that provide clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. Since 2006, with a diverse team of world-changers and an unstoppable community of supporters, we’ve brought clean water to more than 20 million people worldwide. With the makings of a mid-size tech startup, we’re reinventing charity through endless innovation, contagious passion, beautifully crafted stories, and a powerful brand that inspires a new kind of generosity.
At charity: water, we value every background, identity, and experience. We believe that a diverse team, informed by different cultures and perspectives, makes us stronger. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. We commit to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive. And we will continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equality in everything we do.
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