Water Programs Associate (Remote)

Main areas of focus: WASH, International project management, Grant-level administration, Travel coordination, and management

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.

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. Reporting to the Water Programs Senior Manager, you’ll manage the data related to thousands of water projects, know the status of grant implementation for a dedicated set of partners, and be responsible for tracking and keeping accurate records for all grant outputs. 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. You'll help build new systems that make our partnerships models of efficiency and transparency and position 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 reporting each quarter, providing clear and concise feedback to the Water Program 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

● 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

● 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

YOU MUST HAVE…

● A Bachelor's degree in international affairs, public health, public administration, or a related field.

● 2+ At least two years of experience working or interning for an international humanitarian, development, or grantmaking organization

● Superb organizational and project management skills

● A high level of attention to detail and the ability to efficiently manage your time across multiple work streams

● Exceptional problem-solving, collaboration and execution

● 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

● Relevant international work or study experience

● Proficiency in French

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 and enjoy entering, sorting, and updating spreadsheets.

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’re proactive about making sure various departments have the information they need about your projects. You love gathering and serving up information from the field 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 can demonstrate effective partner relationship management by ensuring concise communications of needs and requirements. You operate with poise, dignity, and reliability in both your personal and professional worlds.

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 June 30, 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.

BENEFITS & 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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