Special Assistant to the President at the Boston Foundation

This is a great chance for someone earlier in their career to shape the inner workings of one of the region's largest foundations.

Special Assistant to the President & CEO

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Special Assistant to staff the President on a wide range of substantive and management issues to advance the goals, mission and vision of the Foundation.

Duties:

Participates in or leads initiatives on a wide range of substantive and management issues, as designated by the President;

Assists the President with special research projects and written analyses and recommendations on policy, strategy, and operations;

Prepares speeches, talking points, briefing materials, and testimony for the President on a wide range of policy issues for external constituencies;

Acts as point person for various community organizations seeking contact with the President, prepares correspondence, and periodically accompanies the President to relevant events;

Prepares materials for Board meetings on Foundation activities, performance, and impact;

Manages the flow of information to and from the President and across departments;

Works with the senior management team to enhance the overall organizational effectiveness of the Foundation; and

Participates in or undertakes other special assignments as needed to help align the activities of the Foundation in pursuit of its goals, mission and vision.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

College degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience required; Graduate degree desirable;
Experience working in or with nonprofit and/or philanthropic organizations; Strong project management, facilitation, and strategic planning skills; Understanding of urban, regional policy preferred; Detail-oriented person with excellent organizational and analytical skills; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong initiative and ability to multitask and prioritize without direct supervision; Demonstrated ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and under the pressure of tight deadlines; Ability to creatively think about and approach problems and assigned projects; Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion; Mature interpersonal style and ability to interact well with a diverse group of internal and external entities; Commitment to the objectives of the Foundation; Excellent computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office products; Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines; Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize own workload; Participative work style; and Ability to receive feedback.

Please send resumes and salary requirements to Julia P. Goring, Director of Human Resources,
The Boston Foundation, 75 Arlington St., 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02116, or Fax (617) 338-2371, or
E-mail Julia.Goring@tbf.org Website – www. tbf.org.

Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.
NO PHONE CALL PLEASE.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer