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 DescriptionThe 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 ProductionLead production and execution of events, i.e., secure venue, catering; solicit and track RSVPs, manage onsite logisticsContent support for conveningPoint of contact for vendors & servicesMonitor expenses and adhere to event budgetBe present and take minutes at each conveningFellow and Trustee StewardshipPrincipal contact for Trustee/board communication and board meeting logisticsTrack contract/grant details to ensure payment received and reports submitted on timeGrant Selection Panel book presentationSchedule and coordinate the Panel’s site visits & interviews with prospective granteesOutreach to grant applicantsDraft content for biweekly e-newsletter distributed to Trustees/boardCommunications/Office ManagementResponsibility for office management, i.e., sorting the mail, answering and directing phone calls.Administrative support for all program activitiesCommunicate application receipt, status and decline with applicants in timely mannerMaintain 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 WordpressFamiliarity with online application systems and database managementEvents production, or implementation of extended projectsGood written and oral communicationsStrong organizational skillsGood judgment, diplomacy in dealing with a variety of people and circumstancesAttention to detail, initiative and follow-throughAbility to work both independently and as a team, and to follow instructions with minimum supervisionCapacity to prioritize work and manage multiple projectsPassionate about Los Angeles and the social sectorQualificationsCollege degree and/or comparable work experienceGeneral knowledge of/interest in the nonprofit sectorGraphic/web design skills a plus$42,000 - $45,000 depending on experienceMedical, dental, and vision insurance403b retirement fund, with employee match after one yearStart Date : October 2018Application Process

Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: admin@durfee.orgAddress cover letter to: Claire Peeps, Executive DirectorIn your cover letter, please address the following questions:What are your professional goals, and why?What do you love about Los Angeles?

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