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Job Posting: Program Assistant

Organization:  Eos Foundation

Founded in 1999, the Eos Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation with offices in Boston and Harwich Port, Massachusetts.  Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by investing in children’s futures.  Specifically, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, public policies, and systemic solutions aimed at nourishing children’s bodies, nurturing their minds, and building family economic security.

In addition to traditional grantmaking, Eos is committed to driving awareness and building partnerships to expand the number of philanthropic dollars invested in alleviating poverty.

Examples of current grantees include the Children’s Sentinel Nutrition Assessment Program (C-SNAP) at Boston Medical Center, the Center for Women & Enterprise, The Food Project, the Social Innovation Forum, and the Center for Law and Social Policy’s Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity project (a partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation). The Foundation’s first major initiative, Boston Rising, is bringing together private philanthropists to create a metrics-driven organization focused on fighting poverty and investing in effective nonprofit organizations.

Position: Program Assistant

Job Status:  Full Time
Reports to the Director of Major Initiatives
Location: downtown Boston, near South Station
The Program Assistant will provide essential support for the Foundation’s Boston Rising initiative and will provide assistance with management and tracking of Eos grants. 

Primary responsibilities include:

Program Support

  • Provide support for Boston Rising meetings and events; participate in conceptualizing events, determining logistical needs, and working with staff to develop and implement operational plans
  • Manage all logistical aspects of Boston Rising Advisory Committee and sub-committee meetings, including preparation of documents, organization of mailings, handling meeting invitations, recording discussions and preparing meeting minutes
  • Conduct research to support the development of a database of potential grantees and donors, and research issue areas related to the mission of the Eos Foundation; summarize data for review by staff, trustees, and funding partners
  • Participate in team discussions to foster creative collaboration and shared problem solving

Grantmaking

  • Maintain database of all Eos grants, past and present, and create and maintain calendar of grant-related deadlines
  • Assist with research of grant applicants, summarize proposals, and assemble materials necessary to prepare docket of proposal for staff and trustee review
  • Work with staff to ensure timely grant payments are made to selected organizations and to provide information to nonprofits seeking grants
  • Track reporting requirements of grantee organizations and follow up as needed to secure progress reports and proof of appropriate expenditures of grant funds

General Administration

  • Maintain contacts database and electronic and print archives for Eos and Boston Rising
  • Assist with scheduling of site visits, committee meetings, and other meetings involving multiple parties
  • Provide general administrative support to Eos staff, including database management, creating and editing documents and spreadsheets, filing, confirming appointments, and copying/scanning documents as needed

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter with superb organizational and communication skills.  He/she will be given the opportunity to contribute to the early phase of an exciting initiative and to the work of an entrepreneurial foundation.  Desired qualifications include:
 

  • Strong commitment to and familiarity with the nonprofit sector and the mission of the Eos Foundation
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team of foundation trustees, nonprofit managers, community members, and partner organizations and philanthropists
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Creativity, flexibility, and ability to multi-task while maintaining high standards of quality in all work products
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Solution-seeker and creative problem-solver
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office applications and Internet research and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
  • Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive to our Harwich Port office once or twice a month
  • Sense of humor and grace under pressure appreciated

Compensation:

Salary and benefits commensurate with education and experience. 

To apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary history to marchant@eosfoundation.org.  No phone inquiries please.

The Eos Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking a diverse candidate pool.

 

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