Program Associate, Generalist

About the Role

Novatr is building learning experiences to help AEC professionals prepare for the future of the industry. We are looking for a Program Associate - Generalist to be at the center of understanding problems, engaging with people, building solutions, and iterating on them. This role involves close collaboration with mentors, learners, and internal teams across learning, content, research, operations, and program execution. Curiosity, thoughtful questioning, and a drive to take initiative are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Help build learning experiences:
• Create assignments, activities, and learning materials in collaboration with mentors and internal teams.
• Translate complex ideas and industry knowledge into simple learning experiences.
• Support curriculum structuring, presentations, and documentation.
• Analyze learner feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Understand industry changes:
• Research evolving industry trends and required professional skills.
• Explore new technologies, workflows, career paths, and working methods in the built environment.
• Integrate relevant insights into programs and learning experiences.
• Challenge existing approaches and propose improvements.
• Work with the ecosystem:
• Collaborate with industry mentors and professionals to incorporate real-world perspectives.
• Interact with learners to understand their needs and challenges.
• Coordinate with internal teams for idea execution.
• Foster strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Drive execution:
• Support the end-to-end execution of learning programs.
• Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify and address potential gaps.
• Take ownership of tasks and ensure their completion.
• Contribute to building and improving processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• A strong understanding of the built environment.
• Backgrounds such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, MEP, Construction, Design & Technology, or other Built Environment disciplines.
• Understanding of the AEC world and curiosity about its evolution.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and the ability to ask thoughtful questions.
• Ability to take ownership without constant direction.
• Enjoyment in problem-solving and figuring things out.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Skills in research, organization, and making sense of information.
• Comfort with juggling multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a view of the bigger picture.
• Enjoyment in building from scratch and improving existing elements.
• Desire to understand the industry broadly, beyond one's own role or discipline.

Good to Have

• Experience in program, project, or operations coordination.
• Experience creating content, presentations, or documentation.
• Exposure to learning, training, or mentoring.
• Experience working with AEC professionals or multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with AEC technology or digital workflows.
• Exposure to AI or productivity tools.
• Experience with research or industry analysis.
• Experience building processes or systems.
• Strong visual communication or presentation skills.

What You'll Gain

• A broad understanding of how AEC is evolving.
• Hands-on experience in program execution, learning, content, and research.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced AEC professionals and mentors.
• Exposure to multiple functions: product, content, operations, and industry partnerships.
• Experience tackling problems without ready-made solutions.
• A chance to build systems and experiences influencing the next generation of AEC professionals.