ASSOCIATE, PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Company: The Rockefeller Foundation
Location: New York
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Position Overview
The Rockefeller Foundation is seeking an Associate, President's
Office who will provide project management and programmatic support
in the President's Office. Reporting to the Manager, Administration
in the President's Office, the Associate will support key strategic
priorities and major initiatives in close partnership with the
Chief of Staff and other team members.
Pay Range: $91,000 - $125,919. This represents the present low and
high end of the Foundation's pay range for this position. Actual
pay will vary based on various factors, including but not limited
to experience.
Work Schedule: This role is on a hybrid work schedule, and required
to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- In close collaboration with the Chief of Staff, prepare for
meetings (most notably with the Executive Team, Senior Leadership
Team, and Board), through agenda and material development,
researching and synthesizing, follow-up, and day-of
coordination.
- Develop, deliver, and follow-up on high-level and informed
briefings and talking points, and ensure quality control on these
materials. Collect and analyze the information as needed, while
applying independent judgment.
- Independently conduct research and provide summaries and data
management to help inform decision making for the Chief of
Staff.
- Collaborate with the Program Strategy team, to review, track,
and report on grants, ensuring discretion, accurate documentation,
and execution.
- Work across the foundation on managing grantee relationships
for the President's Strategic Opportunities Fund, ensuring
compliance and tracking progress. Support the grant application and
approval process, including identifying problems, proposing
solutions, and communication.
- Ensure events, convenings, and special activities for the PO
team meet strategic objectives with the Manager, Administration and
Chief of Staff.
- Build and maintain relationships across the Foundation,
representing the President's Office and contributing to a
collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Support the creation and implementation of processes to
facilitate communication and feedback between teams and within the
President's Office.
- Independently work on special projects and events, including
but not limited to Trustee engagement and Foundation governance as
well as PO-led internal and external engagements such as with
partners or in government relations.
- Support general efficiency across the President's Office and
contribute to daily office management and coordination with other
teams within the organization, including:
- planning, scheduling, calendar management, travel, and expense
support for the Chief of Staff.
- Support knowledge management for the President's Office
including maintaining CRM database and other key
documentation.
- Take on other and additional responsibilities as needed,
especially during team transitions, high-priority moments.
Education, Experience, and Skills
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in program support,
program administration, or administration.
- Relevant knowledge or experience in philanthropy, non-profits,
grantmaking or government relations, or international relations
field.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to apply these to
the development and management of high-impact projects and
events.
- Track record in managing complex projects, with a highly
responsive style and a drive to achieve results.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, able to translate
concepts clearly for others.
- Knowledge of climate issues and/or experience in one of The
Foundation's four focus areas: power and climate; food systems;
health; and innovative finance is preferred.
- Experience with identifying or managing important relationships
and working with partners/government agencies and/ or the corporate
sector to advance shared objectives.
- Experience conducting outreach and leading dynamic meetings and
informational sessions.
- Experience researching information from divergent sources and
compiling it into cohesive and thoughtful briefings.
- Demonstrated commitment to achieving impact, and advancing
diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- The ability to travel as necessary. Qualifications and
Competencies
- Bias for Action: Takes on new opportunities and tough
challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and
enthusiasm.
- Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the
organization moving forward.
- Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode
communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique
needs of different audiences.
- Strategic Learning: Actively learns through experimentation
when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as
learning fodder.
- Values Differences: Recognizes the value of different
perspectives and commits to inclusion, equity, and diversity in
every aspect of work.
- Flexibility: A willingness to jump in on projects big and small
and being comfortable working in a flexible environment.
About The Rockefeller Foundation
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on
collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology,
and innovation that enable individuals, families, and communities
to flourish. We make big bets to promote the well-being of
humanity. Today, we are focused on advancing human opportunity and
reversing the climate crisis by transforming systems in food,
health, energy, and finance. For more information, sign up for our
newsletter at http://rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on X
@RockefellerFdn.
The Rockefeller Foundation offers a comprehensive and competitive
benefits package that includes health insurance programs, tuition
reimbursement and student loan repayment, a generous 401K, parental
leave, and various forms of paid time off, all to help our
employees feel energized, cared for, and engaged.
As an organization, we focus on six values to advance our culture
and continue our success. We are dedicated to being Transparent,
Optimistic, Accountable, Collaborative, Trusted, and Equitable. We
operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and
inclusion in everything that we do. It is not only the right thing
to do - we could not make an impact without our team members'
diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all employees at
the Foundation to contribute by developing their unique
perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through
evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.
The Rockefeller Foundation is committed to the principles of equal
employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and
local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the
Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the Foundation
ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants
regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation,
religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship,
lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability,
veteran status, liability for service in the United States Armed
Forces, or any other protected status.
The Rockefeller Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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