WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Program Support Associate
WALTON ENTERPRISES & WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Program Support Associate
Location:
Bentonville, AR
Job Locations:
US-AR-Bentonville
ID:
2026-2220
Category:
Philanthropy
Position Type:
Regular Full-Time
Overview Position:
Program Support Associate Department:
Home Region Reporting to:
Grants Manager, Home Region FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt Location:
Bentonville, AR
The Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled, initiative‑taking, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Program Support Associate. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to make process improvements, effectively interact with grantees and program officers, and perform duties in a highly organized and detail‑oriented manner.
About the Position The primary duty of the PSA is to support smooth execution of the team’s operations, budgeting, strategy, and grant making. In providing these core functions, the PSA applies their project‑management skills to support the team’s grant making. This role requires consistently adapting to team members’ needs, proactively identifying them, and providing timely follow‑up and solutions. PSAs should have a vision for how the team’s inner workings contribute to meeting our goals.
What you will do Responsibilities
Assist foundation staff in the preparation and processing of internal grant‑related documents, including grant inquiry research, write‑ups, grant letters, grant tracking, grant payments, and grantee reporting.
Assist with general correspondence, requests for information, creation and updating of files and records including grantee acknowledgement letters, follow‑up reports, etc.
Schedule appointments and meetings, manage calendars, support the Home Region Director.
Prepare documents, take minutes, and compile follow‑up notes for grant‑making strategy and internal team meetings.
Compile a variety of narrative and statistical reports, locate sources of information, devise forms needed to secure data; determine proper format for finished reports; edit draft staff correspondence for grammatical and punctuation errors.
Manage special projects for the Home Region Director or Program Coordinator and Grants Manager.
Assist in scheduling and planning for major events, such as retreats or grantee convenings.
Prepare documents, take minutes, and compile follow‑up notes for grant‑making strategy and internal team meetings.
Participate in organization‑wide teams for improved team and grant‑making efficiency.
Complete other projects and assignments as requested.
Who we are looking for Skills needed
Change Management
Tech savvy
Reliability
Process improvement
Highly organized and detail oriented
Qualifications required for your success
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, and Zoom.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desire to grow and learn, and adapt work in a rapidly moving environment.
Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of full‑time professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit office environment requiring interaction with both internal and external "customers".
Creative application and usage of AI tools
Personal attributes that support your success
Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues.
Collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
Approaches challenges with curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision‑making.
Brings a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight.
Committed to excellence and actively engages with others to accomplish shared goals.
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Benefits Information Compensation Range: $31.75‑$39.40 per hour
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
About Walton Family Foundation We are a family‑led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton’s family.
We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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Location:
Bentonville, AR
Job Locations:
US-AR-Bentonville
ID:
2026-2220
Category:
Philanthropy
Position Type:
Regular Full-Time
Overview Position:
Program Support Associate Department:
Home Region Reporting to:
Grants Manager, Home Region FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt Location:
Bentonville, AR
The Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled, initiative‑taking, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Program Support Associate. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to make process improvements, effectively interact with grantees and program officers, and perform duties in a highly organized and detail‑oriented manner.
About the Position The primary duty of the PSA is to support smooth execution of the team’s operations, budgeting, strategy, and grant making. In providing these core functions, the PSA applies their project‑management skills to support the team’s grant making. This role requires consistently adapting to team members’ needs, proactively identifying them, and providing timely follow‑up and solutions. PSAs should have a vision for how the team’s inner workings contribute to meeting our goals.
What you will do Responsibilities
Assist foundation staff in the preparation and processing of internal grant‑related documents, including grant inquiry research, write‑ups, grant letters, grant tracking, grant payments, and grantee reporting.
Assist with general correspondence, requests for information, creation and updating of files and records including grantee acknowledgement letters, follow‑up reports, etc.
Schedule appointments and meetings, manage calendars, support the Home Region Director.
Prepare documents, take minutes, and compile follow‑up notes for grant‑making strategy and internal team meetings.
Compile a variety of narrative and statistical reports, locate sources of information, devise forms needed to secure data; determine proper format for finished reports; edit draft staff correspondence for grammatical and punctuation errors.
Manage special projects for the Home Region Director or Program Coordinator and Grants Manager.
Assist in scheduling and planning for major events, such as retreats or grantee convenings.
Prepare documents, take minutes, and compile follow‑up notes for grant‑making strategy and internal team meetings.
Participate in organization‑wide teams for improved team and grant‑making efficiency.
Complete other projects and assignments as requested.
Who we are looking for Skills needed
Change Management
Tech savvy
Reliability
Process improvement
Highly organized and detail oriented
Qualifications required for your success
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, strong proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, and Zoom.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desire to grow and learn, and adapt work in a rapidly moving environment.
Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of full‑time professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit office environment requiring interaction with both internal and external "customers".
Creative application and usage of AI tools
Personal attributes that support your success
Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and expertise while serving as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues.
Collaborates respectfully and effectively with others, contributing to a supportive, team‑oriented environment.
Approaches challenges with curiosity, bold thinking, and a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
Maintains a strong focus on results, consistently exercising sound judgment and decision‑making.
Brings a visionary mindset, planning strategically for the future with imagination and insight.
Committed to excellence and actively engages with others to accomplish shared goals.
All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.
Benefits Information Compensation Range: $31.75‑$39.40 per hour
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
About Walton Family Foundation We are a family‑led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton’s family.
We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
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