POSITION: Program Assistant (Thriving Communities)
REPORTS TO: Thriving Communities Program Officers (4)
LOCATION: New York, NY
FLSA STATUS: Full-time Non-Exempt
WEBSITE: www.nycommunitytrust.org
START DATE: Spring 2024
ABOUT US
The New York Community Trust (“The Trust”) is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the country. For the past century, The Trust has honored the wishes of donors who have entrusted them with their financial legacies to make lives better in the place they love. The Trust is a philanthropic leader in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, delivering nearly $200 million in grants in 2023 and more than $2 billion in the past decade. Today, in addition to a distinguished competitive grantmaking program, The Trust hosts donor-advised funds (“DAFs”) that make grants throughout the United States and donor collaboratives that work on the leading edge of philanthropy to improve the lives of New Yorkers. The Trust has long been a leader in the field, with innovations ranging from establishing the first donor-advised fund in the 1930s to making landmark grants, including the first to fight AIDS, build the High Line, support immigrant communities, and respond quickly in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Assistant is a full-time member of the New York City-based competitive grantmaking program team. The Program Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to four program officers in the Thriving Communities program area, including the arts, environment, and community development (among others). The position reports to the program officers and assists with board meeting preparation; communicates with grantees (and potential grantees) regarding grant awards, reports, or other due diligence matters; manages calendars and coordinates in-person and virtual meetings (internal and external); and provides other administrative support across the grantmaking and Trust-wide teams as needed.
Please note that this position does not provide vertical job opportunities for a Program Officer position and the role is focused on administrative support to four program officers.
RESPONSIBILTIES
Board meeting preparation
Programmatic Duties
Administrative duties
Physical requirements
NYCT supports skills-based hiring and will review several aspects of an application including work experience (internships, volunteer, project-based, part/full-time employment, etc), skill proficiencies, education (courses, certifications, high school/college degrees, etc.) and involvement in professional & industry organizations.
COMPENSATION
An annual salary of $68,000 to $78,000 commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skills and this position is eligible for overtime. The position is on-site at our New York office and we adhere to a hybrid work model (four days in the office and one remote), seasonal remote weeks and flexible remote days during the year. The Trust offers excellent benefits, including a pension plan, an 8% employer contribution to a 403(b)-retirement plan; partially subsidized medical insurance coverage & tiered medical plan offerings; generous paid time off, fully paid bonding leave and other benefits.
The Trust is a qualifying nonprofit organization as defined by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. As such, Trust employees may claim their employment time on their PSLF application.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply through The Trust’s HRIS platform, Paylocity. Please upload your resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample (business email, memo, etc.) as a single PDF document. Writing samples should be solely authored by the candidate and demonstrate strong business writing skills.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our recruitment process. The Trust strongly encourages members of underrepresented communities and individuals who meet most of the job requirements to apply.
NYCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. NYCT does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, height and weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, NYCT will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.