Job Opportunity – Administrative Fellow
Description
We are seeking an administrative fellow to provide general support for Foundation staff as well as work on two initiatives of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. The first is our Funder Education Initiative, an effort to inform and educate the funding community on the benefits of incorporating more inclusive grantmaking practices. The second is the Self-Advocate Advisory Committee, an advisory committee of disability and community experts that advise the Foundation on grantee selection. The position of Administrative Fellow is a part-time, non-permanent, contract position that reports to the Executive Director. This fellowship can last up to a year. The position is remote, but preference is given to candidates who reside in the Bay area and Silicon Valley. The position occasionally requires local travel for Foundation events.
Responsibilities
The fellow will work closely with the Executive Director to achieve the following objectives:
1) Assist with the Funder Education Initiative by updating and maintaining the Funder Education database, handling correspondence with philanthropy partners and managing scheduling requests related to the Funder Education Initiative.
2) Engage with the Self-Advocate Advisory Committee by managing the committee membership application process, assisting with the orientation process, scheduling committee meetings and providing administrative support for committee meetings.
3) Respond to general information requests made to the Foundation.
The fellow will meet regularly with the Executive Director to strategize and review their work.
This job description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
Qualifications
The Fellow will have the following characteristics:
- Excellent writing and verbal skills
- Professional and responsive in their interactions
- Able to work well independently, given that there is no day to day supervision in an office setting
- Be proficient in Microsoft and G Suite products
- Comfortable working with diverse populations
- Experience using the Zoom web conferencing platform is preferred, be not required
The fellow will meet the following educational requirements:
- Enrolled as a student in a post-secondary educational setting at a junior or higher level in university/college
- Recent graduates and graduate students will also be considered
Compensation
This position is 20 hours/week for up to a year. Compensation will be at $15/hour. There is no health or other benefits.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and a brief cover letter to info@withfoundation.org. Please direct any questions to Ryan at ryan@withfoundation.org
About the WITH Foundation:
The WITH Foundation is a private foundation that awards grants to healthcare organizations and/or organizations that serve adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to promote comprehensive and accessible healthcare for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe that every human being has the right to be treated with dignity. To learn more about the Foundation, please see: www.withfoundation.org
WITH Foundation is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status and other personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.