Program Associate Jobs in Texas

Program Associate jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in nonprofit management, workforce development, public health, and education administration. Austin, Houston, and Dallas lead hiring volume, anchored by large employers such as Acme, UT Health, and Communities In Schools of Texas. The most sought-after specialties include program coordination, grant compliance, and community outreach. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles45
Top employerHerc Rentals
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring19
Work type50% On-site
Top industryInvestment

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Kyndryl
Early Career Consult Program - Associate Visual Designer
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Early Career Consult Program - Associate Visual Designer
Kyndryl
Dallas, Texas
Business Strategy
Marketing
Product Marketing
$63k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Early Career Consult Program - Associate AI Engineer
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Early Career Consult Program - Associate AI Engineer
Kyndryl
Dallas, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$63k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Early Career Consult Program - Associate Creative Technologist
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Early Career Consult Program - Associate Creative Technologist
Kyndryl
Dallas, Texas
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$63k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Texas Chess Center
Program Associate
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Texas Chess Center
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Program Associate
Texas Chess Center
Frisco, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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United States Bowling Congress
Sports Management Associate - Sports Management Development Program
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Sports Management Associate - Sports Management Development Program
United States Bowling Congress
Arlington, Texas
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
51-200

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Program Associate Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
14 jobs
Houston
4 jobs
Austin
3 jobs
McKinney
3 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs
Richardson
3 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Clute
1 job

Program Associate Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Herc Rentals
Herc Rentals8 open roles
USI Insurance Services
USI Insurance Services6 open roles
Momentum
Momentum5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, or a related field required
  • One to three years of program coordination or case management experience preferred
  • Proficiency in data tracking systems and reporting tools such as Salesforce or Excel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and partner engagement
  • Experience managing grant-funded programs and meeting compliance or reporting deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with community organizations

Program Associate Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a program associate in Texas?

Most program associate roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public administration, social work, education, or nonprofit management. No single state license governs all program associates, but roles in health-adjacent or workforce programs may require registration with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission or alignment with the Texas Workforce Commission's guidelines. Employers typically value coursework in program evaluation, grant writing, or community development alongside any relevant internship experience.

Which companies hire program associates in Texas?

Texas program associate roles are posted by Herc Rentals, USI Insurance Services, and Momentum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large network of nonprofit organizations, public universities, and state agencies makes it one of the more active markets for this role nationally.

Which Texas cities have the most program associate jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most program associate openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas drive volume through their large hospital systems, workforce development boards, and corporate foundations, while Austin's concentration of state agencies, education nonprofits, and technology-adjacent policy organizations keeps demand steady there as well.

Are there remote program associate jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since much of the work involves coordination, reporting, and communication that can be done remotely. About 50% of program associate openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting flexibility across the sector. Grant reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication tasks are the functions most commonly offered in remote arrangements.

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

The most realistic entry path is through an internship or AmeriCorps service position, both of which large Texas nonprofits and public institutions use regularly to build their entry-level pipelines. Organizations like United Way of Greater Houston, the Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations, and UT System campuses often post coordinator assistant or program intern roles that transition into associate positions. Adjacent roles such as case aide, outreach worker, or administrative coordinator at a Texas health and human services agency provide comparable experience that hiring managers recognize.

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

You can find and apply to program associate jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metro areas. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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