Foundation Assistant job in Boston
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Boston,
MA
| Job Ref: | 283011219 |
| Employer: | GMA Foundations |
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| State: | MA |
| City: | Boston |
| Description | |
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Foundation Assistant GMA Foundations (GMA) provides grantmaking, administrative, financial management, and consulting services to foundations, philanthropic families, and giving programs that support a wide range of local, national, and international causes. We are seeking a full-time Foundation Assistant who will coordinate all administrative duties associated with their assigned client foundations' grantmaking and program activities, and assist with a range of other administrative duties. Foundation Assistants have opportunities to learn about the field of philanthropy and may also participate in various projects. At GMA we focus on long-term positions, with ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. GMA's mission is rooted in our belief in the transformative nature of philanthropy, that each of us in this field has the capacity to help shape a more just and equitable future. We are accelerating our efforts to become more diverse, culturally competent, inclusive and equitable. We value and promote diversity in our employee's backgrounds, origins, and ideas and work to maximize employee growth and satisfaction. Read more about our values on our website. DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Foundation Assistant will be supervised by a Senior Program Associate, Program Officer or Senior Program Officer, while working on several client teams. Foundation Assistant responsibilities include:
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Education and experience Required
Preferred
Qualifications (knowledge and skills) Required
Preferred
GMA welcomes applicants who seek to learn about philanthropy, and we are open to providing training and mentoring to support an applicant's technical and organizational skills. DAY-TO-DAY DETAILS Our work week is M - F, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Our office is located in downtown Boston, and staff members may take advantage of our hybrid work policy, with at least two-days in our office weekly. Our schedule may include early morning and evening meetings, and occasional weekend meetings. Flexible office hours are arranged, as appropriate. GMA staff occasionally travel to various locations, urban and rural, to participate in site visits, client meetings, and educational programs. Valid drivers' license or ability to travel by public transportation is required. The position requires long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, and includes some light lifting of supplies and materials. COMPENSATION Salary: $50,000. GMA is an employee friendly company offering excellent benefits: paid vacation, holiday, sick days and medical leave; health, vision, and dental insurance; medical and dependent care FSA; and a 401k plan with employer match. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283011219 | |
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