Job Description

This is a full time, temporary position beginning in September 2025 and ending on May 22, 2026. The Program Assistant will support the program managers in planning and executing the Strategy Challenge program. This role involves providing administrative support, assisting with various program trainings and events, and maintaining relationships with internal participants and external partners. The Program Assistant will also be responsible for drafting and updating program collateral, supporting communications, and assisting with the Community Affairs team’s efforts. This role will work out of the Firm’s headquarters in New York City.

The program assistant will work as a part of the Strategy Challenge team to execute the Firm’s signature skills-based initiative. The assistant will specifically liaise with Firm employees as well as selected nonprofit partners.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have the following professional experience and personal qualities:
• BA and 2 – 3 years of work experience; related program experience a strong plus
• Ideal candidate is a proactive team player with administrative or project management experience
• Organized and able to manage and track multiple moving pieces while keeping others informed
• Strong planning, administrative and organizational skills; proven ability to multi-task and attention to detail a must
• Self-starter, resourceful, meets deadlines, and knows when to escalate
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Customer service oriented with ability to effectively communicate
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills (experience with data management and reporting a plus)Sense of humor, humility and desire to learn are crucial

Experience Desired:
• Communications experience around programs (website, memos, social media, etc.)
• Experience coordinating and organizing meetings or workshops
• Familiarity with the skills-based volunteer/pro bono industry
• Strong interest in the field of corporate philanthropy
• Experience working with non-profits or foundations a plus
• Work experience in a corporate environment preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.