Program Associate (DF)

The Durfee Foundation is a private family foundation that supports individuals and organizations in Los Angeles County, with a special emphasis on community development and nonprofit leadership. The position of Program & External Relations Associate at the Durfee Foundation is ideally suited to a candidate who wishes to gain exposure to an extraordinary, cross-sector range of executive leadership and a bird’s-eye view of the social sector in Los Angeles. The Program & External Relations Associate will assist with the day-to-day operation of Sabbatical, Stanton and Springboard programs, including stellar fellow stewardship, communications with fellows, Durfee board of directors and general public, and the production and coordination of special events. The job should be approached with an expectation of a two- to three-year engagement with the Foundation. Position Description The position of Program & External Relations Associate reports to the Executive Director and, as needed and frequently, collaborates with the Operations Associate. The ideal candidate for this entry-level position should be gracious, self-motivated, detail-oriented and technologically proficient with interest in developing a career in the philanthropic, nonprofit, public or social benefit sector. The job comes with excellent benefits, and potential for growth into more programmatic responsibility. Responsibilities Event Production Lead production and execution of events, i.e., secure venue, catering; solicit and track RSVPs, manage onsite logistics Content support for convening Point of contact for vendors & services Monitor expenses and adhere to event budget Be present and take minutes at each convening Fellow and Trustee Stewardship Principal contact for Trustee/board communication and board meeting logistics Track contract/grant details to ensure payment received and reports submitted on time Grant Selection Panel book presentation Schedule and coordinate the Panel’s site visits & interviews with prospective grantees Outreach to grant applicants Draft content for biweekly e-newsletter distributed to Trustees/board Communications/Office Management Responsibility for office management, i.e., sorting the mail, answering and directing phone calls. Administrative support for all program activities Communicate application receipt, status and decline with applicants in timely manner Maintain content for website (Wordpress) and social media (Twitter and Facebook) Skills Strong computer skills in Mac OS High Sierra, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Wordpress Familiarity with online application systems and database management Events production, or implementation of extended projects Good written and oral communications Strong organizational skills Good judgment, diplomacy in dealing with a variety of people and circumstances Attention to detail, initiative and follow-through Ability to work both independently and as a team, and to follow instructions with minimum supervision Capacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projects Passionate about Los Angeles and the social sector Qualifications College degree and/or comparable work experience General knowledge of/interest in the nonprofit sector Graphic/web design skills a plus $42,000 - $45,000 depending on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 403b retirement fund, with employee match after one year Start Date October 2018 Application Process Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: View email address on click.appcast.io Address cover letter to: Claire Peeps, Executive Director In your cover letter, please address the following questions: What are your professional goals, and why? What do you love about Los Angeles? #J-18808-Ljbffr Durfee FoundationDowntown LA & Santa Monica, CA