Program Assistant at the Henry P. Kendall Foundation- Boston, MA

Organization: Henry P. Kendall Foundation

Job Title: Program Assistant

Location: Boston, MA

Hours and Compensation: a competitive salary is offered

Application Deadline: rolling deadline

Posted on: Dec 9th

Description

The Henry P. Kendall Foundation is seeking a full-time program assistant to support all aspects of the foundation’s programs and operations. The program assistant will join the foundation’s small team at an exciting time of new direction as we develop a grantmaking program that seeks to contribute to the creation of a resilient and sustainable food system in the New England region. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-organized professional to provide support to the CEO and senior program officer and take on a range of discrete projects that will support the foundation as it launches its new program.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall office management for the foundation
• Create and maintain grantee files (electronic and hard copies), including grantee profiles in grants management system (GIFTS)
• Update and manage the foundation’s electronic and organizational systems
• Do preliminary research on potential grantees and other program-related topics
• Assist with monitoring of key trends and issues in the region related to the foundation’s grantmaking
• Coordinate grantee award letter process and communication with grantees
• Provide logistics and planning support for convenings, meetings and travel
• Assist the CEO and senior program officer with preparation for meetings
• Draft email correspondence and assist with scheduling
• Maintain the foundation’s web site

Qualifications/Skills

• BA required
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience
• Highly organized and able to keep track of multiple projects simultaneously
• Excels in a start-up mode and is willing to identify and take on a range of tasks as needed.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Comfortable with internet research
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate
• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector or food systems a plus

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Courtney Bourns, Senior Program Officer, by email: [email protected]