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Program Associate
Ms. Foundation for Women
The Ms. Foundation for Women, a national nonprofit foundation founded in 1972 and based in New York City, is seeking to recruit a Program Associate.
About the Organization
The Ms. Foundation is the leading, philanthropic institution championing an equitable society for women and girls in the United States. The foundation’s mission is to support the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them. Through its leadership, expertise and financial support, the Foundation champions an equitable society by effecting change in public consciousness, law, philanthropy and social policy. Our highest goal is to bring about a stronger democracy of equity and inclusion in this country.
The Ms. Foundation has a history of independent thinking. Behind this independence lies a web of core values – the unifying force of community; the desire of all people to reach their full potential; the power of collective action; and the inclusion of multiple voices to speak our truths.
The foundation is pursuing a multi-issue, multi-layered approach to building a strong social justice feminist movement in the United States that connects to, and works with, activists in other social justice movements. We focus our resources on supporting the leadership, and elevating the voices, of women who, because of race, class, geography and other factors, live their lives at the margins of our society. Our philanthropy is both visionary and effective because of our gender, race and class lens. Grantees are partners in, and an extension of, the foundation’s bold vision for change.
The Ms. Foundation’s Program Cluster provides grants and training opportunities to local, state, national and tribal organizations that are leading advocates for the issues that touch women’s lives, from reproductive rights and violence in our communities to gaining access to resources to care for our families’ well being. Our emphasis is on support to local and state-based organizations working to ensure that women and girls have the tools to lead safe, healthy lives, gain economic self-sufficiency, and hone their leadership skills. While staff work on specific issue areas, they do so in the context of a broader team environment. Staff are also closely involved in fundraising and public education efforts.
DESCRIPTION
The Ms. Foundation for Women seeks a motivated, highly organized individual to provide essential support to the program cluster for its grantmaking and training programs. Program areas assigned may change over the course of time in order to reflect the needs of the Program Cluster.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support grantmaking processes and procedures related to proposal guidelines, proposal review, follow up with applicants and external reviewers, grant awards, docket write-up, grantee updates and inquiries, regional meetings and convenings, travel and logistics
· Coordinate all aspects of logistics, preparation, and follow up for donor, grantee, staff meetings and program events as needed, including scheduling, travel, lodging and meal arrangements, consultant payments, compiling information packets, and confirming participant attendance
· Organize and maintain program files, reference materials and mailing lists, and databases
· Respond to general inquiries for information about programs in consultation with Program Officers and Vice President
· Participate in and record proceedings of various meetings, including program, foundation, and external meetings
· Assist with the coordination of funding proposals, budgets and correspondence related to various program areas. This includes editing and writing as directed
· Coordinate the dissemination of large mailings and key materials
· Conduct research on programmatic issues and funding opportunities
· Represent the Ms. Foundation at external program-related meetings and conferences as determined by Program Officers and Vice President
· Assist with the development and design of trainings and technical assistance to grantees. This includes ongoing communication with grantee organizations to foster relationships with Foundation staff
· Occasionally, provide backup support to other Ms. Foundation teams
· Assist with other projects as directed by program officer and director of program
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have the following professional experience and personal qualities:
· A Bachelor’s degree preferred.
· A minimum of three years’ experience in an administrative capacity. Relevant programmatic experience a plus. Experience with events planning a plus.
· A strong commitment to women’s issues, social justice organizing, movement building, and working with diverse communities.
· Detail oriented; excellent research, planning, administrative, and organizational skills; the ability to manage time efficiently, juggle multiple tasks, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as within a team structure.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Proven ability to work well with others and foster strong, supportive relationships and teams.
· A sense of humor, strong interpersonal skills and flexible working style.
· Proficient with Windows-based word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and the Internet.
· Willingness to travel.
Compensation
Compensation for the Program Associate includes a competitive salary and an
excellent package of employee and health benefits.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and your résumé in confidence to:
Human Resources
Ms. Foundation for Women
120 Wall Street, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Email:
hr@ms.foundation.org
Please no follow-up phone calls or faxes. Only those whose applications are
being considered will be contacted. Thank you.
Additional information on the Ms. Foundation can be found at
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The Ms. Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and considers
applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed,
gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual
orientation, or any other legally protected status.
