New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$110k/yr
The Mellon Foundation Program Associate, Puerto Rico Program (Office of the President) The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex hum…
Skills: Program Administration, Grantmaking, Post-award Management, Research, Budget Analysis
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The Program Associate supports the Puerto Rico presidential initiative by managing all aspects of grantmaking, including proposal formulation and post-award management. They provide research, logistical support, and strategic alignment to ensure the initiative's long-term impact on arts and humanities ecosystems.
Candidates should have a strong network within the Puerto Rico arts and humanities diaspora and proficiency in both English and Spanish. A bachelor's or advanced degree is preferred, along with proven experience in program administration and financial analysis.
The Mellon Foundation
Program Associate, Puerto Rico Program (Office of the President)
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (“Foundation”) believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and we believe that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas—Higher Learning, Arts and Culture, Public Knowledge, and Humanities in Place—and through signature Presidential Initiatives. The Foundation seeks a Program Associate in the Office of the President to participate primarily in the work of the Puerto Rico presidential initiative.
Position Summary
The Puerto Rico presidential initiative is a time bound grantmaking program that supports the arts and humanities ecosystems in Puerto Rico and the diaspora. Reporting to the Associate Director - Puerto Rico Programs and working under the guidance of Director of Presidential Initiatives, the Program Associate will participate in all aspects of grantmaking and other programming related to the Puerto Rico initiative. Among other responsibilities, the Program Associate will provide programmatic, logistical, and research support to the Puerto Rico initiative team, and advise and inform the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and special projects. From time to time, the Program Associate may also support the Imagining Freedom presidential initiative or other grant-related work within the Office of the President.
The Program Associate will cultivate knowledge and perspective on current and potential grants and opportunities, help to develop proposal documents once they are invited, draft internal grant memoranda and other documents, and function as grantees’ primary point of contact for post-award management. The Program Associate will also work closely with other Presidential Initiatives staff to ensure the strategic alignment of all work within the initiative, track grant spending, and assess progress against strategic goals as the initiative proceeds.
This position includes independent work on ongoing grantmaking activities, episodic or long-term research projects, collaborative work with colleagues around the Foundation, and administrative work in support of grantmaking and program, as well as periodic travel.
Responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will bring direct experience from, and a wide network across, organizations and individuals doing arts- and/or humanities-based work related to Puerto Rico and its diaspora. A bachelor’s degree and an advanced degree in an arts and/or humanities discipline or related area are preferred; candidates with equivalent field experience will also be considered. Applicants should also possess:
Mellon offers a generous total reward package that provides base salary as well as a comprehensive benefits program. Mellon is committed to providing compensation that is competitive and equitable within the philanthropic sector. The estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$110,000. The amount of pay offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to qualifications, unique skills, credentials, or experience that is expected to impact the candidate’s contribution to the role. We will also consider market data as well as the Foundation’s internal pay equity framework.
Please note that Mellon maintains a hybrid work schedule, with three days/week in person at the Foundation’s Manhattan offices.
Candidates should apply by submitting a thoughtful cover letter describing fit for the position and a resume by July 20, 2026.
The Foundation will consider each response carefully, but only contact those individuals it believes are most qualified for the position.
Largest supporter of the arts & humanities in the US. We invest in just communities & visionaries who connect us all.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. Since 1969, the Foundation has been guided by its core belief that the humanities and arts are essential to human understanding. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and guided by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive.
Offices: 140 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065, US
Largest supporter of the arts & humanities in the US. We invest in just communities & visionaries who connect us all.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. Since 1969, the Foundation has been guided by its core belief that the humanities and arts are essential to human understanding. Through our grants, we seek to build just communities enriched by meaning and guided by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive.
Offices: 140 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065, US
