Program Associate
About the job
- At least 3–5 years of previous philanthropic, public interest, legislative or policy, consulting, and/or research-related experience is required.
- Applicants must have strong writing, analytical, and presentation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and strategically about complex issues.
- Draft and lead the development of actionable reports, memos, and other major client deliverables, including deliverables for executive-level audiences.
- Provide strategic thinking and brainstorming in collaborative team settings to respond to partner needs.
- Lead coordination and management of a working group of cross-sector leaders addressing issues at the intersection of climate and economic resilience.
- Lead coordination and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including through planning and executing virtual and in-person meetings and convenings.
- Provide strategic communications and messaging guidance and support.
- Direct and manage research needs to support partnership development.
- Prepare for and support client meetings and presentations, and engage in those meetings and presentations.
- Create work plans and help scope activities for client projects.
- Previous experience working on climate-related issues is preferred.
- A track record of working on equity-centered approaches to social challenges is preferred.
- Experience working with California-based philanthropic, nonprofit, or governmental organizations is preferred.
About the company
TriNet provides outsourced human resources solutions to small and medium-sized businesses through a professional employer organization (PEO) model. It acts as the legal employer of its clients’ workers and combines payroll, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and regulatory compliance in one integrated platform. Clients pay a per-employee fee that scales with the level of services, under a co-employment arrangement. The company targets industries like technology, financial services, and life sciences, aiming to reduce HR costs and regulatory risk so SMBs can focus on their core operations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Leandro, California
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 30, 2026 TriNet raised FY26 earnings guidance after Q2 EPS reached $1.15.
- Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose to $128 million, aided by insurance-cost improvement.
- Atlanta’s $15.4 million Dunwoody headquarters targets 750 employees, signaling long-term expansion commitment.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 average worksite employees fell 11%, signaling client attrition through 2026.
- IRS examinations cover $310 million of ERTC receivables; disallowance triggers client reimbursement fights.
- TriNet’s 2026 restructuring cut U.S. workforce; weaker retention can turn into a shrinking moat.
What makes TriNet unique
- TriNet’s co-employment model shifts payroll, benefits, and compliance burden off SMBs.
- April 2026 Cocoon acquisition adds leave-management workflows and AI-enabled claims filing.
- June 2026 HR Plus surpassed 40,000 users, deepening TriNet’s ASO distribution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays