People and Culture Associate

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation (PJMF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence and data science solutions to create a thriving, equitable, and sustainable future for all. PJMF works in partnership with public, private, and social institutions to drive progress on our most pressing challenges, including digital health, climate change, broad digital access, and data maturity in the social sector.

We are looking for an early career People and Culture Associate who can join the PJMF team to work closely with our People Team and other foundation leaders in support of our mission. The Associate will ideate on and build new Human Resources programs to support our goal of making the foundation an exceptional place to work while fostering a culture that inspires the world’s most passionate talent. The People and Culture Associate will also play a key role in project-based work in support of the full employee lifecycle. 

The People and Culture Associate will also be a part of the Rising Leaders Program. This two-year professional experience provides exposure across the Foundation and the broader field of philanthropy while providing a holistic professional experience centered on mutual learning, growth, and innovation. The Associate cohort will take part in a leadership-oriented curriculum that will equip them with the necessary skills to advance a career in philanthropy and social impact. Over the course of your tenure, our team will work with you to identify the next step in your career journey, and upon completion of the program, PJMF will work to support you to continue a legacy of social impact beyond PJMF.

Things you’ll do in your first year:

• Participate in and lead no less than 3 hands-on human resources projects in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, total rewards, or HR compliance. 
• Work alongside the Vice President of People to learn and shape our People Team strategy. 
• Complete Form I-9 as needed and verify I-9 documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of the performance review process.
• Assist with recruitment and interview process. Track the status of candidates in the ATS and respond with follow-up communications to close out our recruitment cycle
• Schedule meetings and interviews in support of PJMF vacancies. 
• Coordinate, take notes, and project manage action items for People Team projects. 
• Participate in meetings, translate team ideation and input into internal and external facing documents.
• Write recommendation memos for newly created human resources programs. 
• Draft presentation materials (slide decks, documents, external communications, internal communications, graphics, etc.)
• Work closely with the Operations Team in support of onboarding and offboarding workflows. 
• Support the creation of knowledge products and maintain our knowledge repository, including performing research on special topics that will advance PJMF’s work.
• Gain exposure to other areas of PJMF and the philanthropic field through the Rising Leaders for Equity Program.

What you need to be successful:

• Study in the areas of human resources, business management, I/O psychology, or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas about human resources concepts, including sourcing, recruiting, learning and development, performance management, employee relations, or total rewards. 
• Passion for building and executing projects with a high degree of initiative 
• Consummate relationship builder with an interest in learning in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to transition between independent, project-based, and team-based work with ease from a digital location outside of an office.
• Effective team player who appreciates the value of a highly connected and hands-on team. 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven learner who is able to conceptualize creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.
• Capability to analyze and distill observations, ideas, and feedback into team notes, memos, and visual presentations.
• Proficiency in G-Suite applications, including Google Docs, Forms, Slides. Canva, Social Media 
• Demonstrated understanding or interest in the use of standard HRIS platforms.
• Genuine enthusiasm for building a human-centered, tech-enabled future where everyone thrives.
• Work eligibility – Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What we offer:

• Compensation – We anticipate the starting salary range for this role to be $65,000, with flexibility based on graduate-level applicants.
• Health Coverage – We offer Foundation-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their spouses or domestic partners and dependents. In addition, we provide HSA/FSA plans, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Long-term Rewards – Our 401(k) retirement plan includes generous matching of up to 6% of annual pay, plus an additional discretionary match at the end of the year.
• Flexible PTO – Progressive approach to PTO reflecting our respect for diversity, commitment to our team members, and ability to adapt to changing employee values. In addition, the Foundation recognizes 11 paid national holidays per year and may also announce closure for local, regional, or state holidays.
• Remote Work Environment – Employees work 100% remotely–but not alone–alongside a community of mature, socially minded professionals. We provide a monthly work support stipend to offset the costs of phone, internet, or co-working space.
• Wellness Support – In addition to our health coverage, we offer access to Ginger, Gympass, Headspace, and SmartSpend Plus, along with financial well-being service providers.
• Parental Leave – We provide up to 6 months of gender-neutral paid leave for parents and caregivers when they have a new addition to their families.
• Learning Reimbursements – We encourage team members to explore development opportunities such as peer learning, internal training, and external activities.
• Philanthropic Gift Matching – We support our team members' personal investments in social impact by matching eligible charitable donations 1:1 up to $1,000 per calendar year.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2025

Employment Dates: June 1, 2025 - June 2027

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your vision, potential, and commitment to using AI, technology, and social impact to address critical global challenges.

The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard or preference to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Core to PJMF’s mission is the promotion of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in accordance with applicable law. We apply the IDEA framework to all we do, from growing a diverse team within the foundation to coalition building with organizations and people around the world, and to democratizing the development and rewards of AI and data. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.mcgovern.org/.

We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences. PJMF invests in activities that lead to greater inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in how AI and data are conceptualized, developed, applied, and deployed in accordance with applicable law. We are applying the same framework as our team grows and expands. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage and invite individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

It is important to us that our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.