
Job description
The Program Associate for the Koshland Program supports the design, coordination, and implementation of leadership development and community-based initiatives within the San Francisco Foundation’s Koshland Fellowship Program. This role works closely with the Koshland Director and Community Impact leadership to advance strategies that strengthen neighborhoods, support emerging leaders, and activate alumni networks across the Bay Area.
The Program Associate is responsible for supporting key functional areas of the Koshland Program, including cohort management, community engagement, strategic grantmaking support, and program evaluation. The position provides high-level project management support and minimal administrative functions while also leading specific areas of work such as fellowship coordination, stakeholder engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience in community development, nonprofit programs, or related fields, and a strong understanding of racial equity and equity inclusion principles. The candidate should be able to build successful relationships with local leaders and organizations, and have experience collaborating across teams and managing multi-stakeholder projects.
Company

Nonprofit • Education
The San Francisco Foundation is one of the nation's largest community foundations, dedicated to improving life in the Bay Area through grantmaking, strategic partnerships, and fostering philanthropy. With a focus on advancing racial equity and economic inclusion, the foundation mobilizes resources to ensure everyone has access to quality education, employment opportunities, affordable housing, and political representation. Through innovative programs like donor-advised funds, planned giving, and impact investing, they drive meaningful change and build strong communities.