Program Associate Jobs in Connecticut

Program Associate jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in the nonprofit, healthcare, and higher education sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior program staff. Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford are the state's busiest hiring markets, anchored by organizations like Yale University, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Cigna. The most in-demand specialties include grant administration, public health programming, and community services coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerHenkel
Top cityHartford, CT
Cities hiring9
Work type80% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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GE Vernova
Financial Services AI Program Support Associate Intern
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GE Vernova
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Financial Services AI Program Support Associate Intern
GE Vernova
Stamford, Connecticut
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$40 - $50/hr
10,000+

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Youth Program Associate
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Youth Program Associate
YMCA Greater Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management

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Connecticut State Community College
Program Associate-Rural Health Initiatives
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Connecticut State Community College
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Program Associate-Rural Health Initiatives
Connecticut State Community College
Winsted, Connecticut
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Master of Public Health
1,001-5,000

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Henkel
Salon Program and Technical Partnerships Associate
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Henkel
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Salon Program and Technical Partnerships Associate
Henkel
Darien, Connecticut
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$75k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Yale New Haven Health
Associate Program Dir., IM Residency
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Yale New Haven Health
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Associate Program Dir., IM Residency
Yale New Haven Health
Greenwich, Connecticut
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
10,000+

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Program Associate Jobs by City in Connecticut

Where Connecticut roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hartford
2 jobs
Darien
1 job
Norwalk
1 job
Winsted
1 job
Stamford
1 job
Greenwich
1 job
Bloomfield
1 job
Rocky Hill
1 job
Glastonbury
1 job

Program Associate Job Market in Connecticut

A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Henkel
Henkel1 open role
GE Vernova
GE Vernova1 open role
The Hartford
The Hartford1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Connecticut Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in program associate jobs across Connecticut.

  • Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, public administration, or a related field
  • Experience managing program logistics, budgets, or grant-funded project deliverables
  • Proficiency with data tracking tools and reporting platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and community outreach
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple departments or partner organizations simultaneously
  • Familiarity with Connecticut state agency reporting requirements or federal grant compliance standards

Program Associate Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a program associate in Connecticut?

Most program associate positions in Connecticut require a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the hiring organization, such as public health, social work, education, or nonprofit management. Connecticut has no single statewide license for the role itself, but positions in behavioral health or social services may require a state-recognized credential through the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Building experience through internships with Connecticut nonprofits, state agencies, or anchor institutions strengthens most applications.

Which companies hire program associates in Connecticut?

Connecticut program associate roles are posted by Henkel, GE Vernova, and The Hartford and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's dense concentration of foundations, healthcare systems, and universities means program associate demand is spread across both the nonprofit and corporate sectors statewide.

Which Connecticut cities have the most program associate jobs?

Hartford, Darien, and Norwalk have the most program associate openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because it is the state capital and home to major healthcare systems, insurers, and foundations, while New Haven's concentration of universities and hospitals drives consistent demand and Stamford attracts corporate and financial sector program roles given its proximity to the New York metro.

Are there remote program associate jobs in Connecticut?

Yes, and they are more common than in many roles, since program associate work is largely desk-based and coordination-focused. About 80% of program associate openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the sector's growing flexibility. Grant administration, data reporting, and communications-focused program associate positions tend to offer the most remote options.

How can I get hired as a program associate in Connecticut with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to program coordinator or program assistant roles at Connecticut nonprofits, community health centers, or state-funded agencies, which regularly hire candidates with internship experience or a relevant degree in lieu of full work history. Large Connecticut employers like Yale New Haven Health and United Way chapters run fellowship and associate-level programs designed for new graduates. A portfolio of volunteer project coordination or a certificate in grant writing or public health gives candidates a measurable edge.

Where can I find and apply to program associate jobs in Connecticut?

You can find and apply to program associate jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings across nonprofits, healthcare, higher education, and corporate employers. Search the listings, identify roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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