Why National Council on Aging
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedEmpowers struggling older adults by connecting them to vital benefits programs that improve their financial security and overall well-being.
- Workforce development: provide training, support, and job placement to enable older adults to reenter the workforce.$35.6M spent in FY2024
- Economic well being: provide services and supports to increase older adults' access to benefits programs that increase their financial security.$19.9M spent in FY2024
- Healthy Aging programs: support the expansion and sustainability of health promotion and disease prevention programs for older adults.$13.9M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJoin Our Mission. Shape the Future. At NCOA, we are on a mission to create the conditions for all to age well in America—today and into the future. Every day, we work to improve the lives of millions of older adults through innovative programs, trusted advocacy, and meaningful partnerships that advance health, economic security, and equity. We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Program Associate, Workforce Development to bring their expertise, passion, and commitment to help drive our mission forward.
This team member will play a pivotal role in supporting workforce development initiatives by providing technical assistance, strengthening grantee and partner relationships, and coordinating grant-funded programs that expand employment opportunities and economic security for older adults. The ideal candidate is an organized and relationship-focused program professional who thrives on supporting partners, coordinating multiple priorities, and providing responsive technical assistance that strengthens program implementation and outcomes.
They will embrace and exemplify NCOA's core values of Caring for All, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect , fostering a culture of excellence while helping ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose, and security. If you are ready to make a lasting difference while leading with purpose, we invite you to join our team.
Position summary
The Program Associate, Workforce Development plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of workforce development initiatives within the Center for Economic Well-Being (CEW). This includes providing technical assistance, program coordination, and operational support for grant-funded programs such as the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and the SCSEP Sector Strategy Grant among others. Working both independently and collaboratively, the Program Associate partners with internal staff, external grantees, consultants, and other network members and partners to strengthen program implementation, build partner capacity, and advance program goals.
Serving as a primary point of contact for grantees and community-based partners across the country, the Program Associate provides timely guidance, resources, and technical assistance; monitors program activities and partner performance; identifies and shares promising practices; and supports the successful implementation of grant-funded initiatives. Activities focus on strengthening workforce development programs through collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-quality service to CEW's network of partners and stakeholders. Positions at this level typically report to an associate director or director and require experience supporting projects and managing tasks or deliverables.
Incumbents are required to exercise judgement within their scope of work based on defined guidelines. Incumbents generally have one or more years of experience in…
About National Council on Aging
From its Form 990- Budget $77.9M
- Staff 569 · founded 1960
- Pays its leaders $188K–$491K (10 reported)
- Open jobs 7 · Jobs at National Council on Aging · Full 990 report