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Weitz Family Foundation
Program Assistant
Reports to: Executive Director
The Program Assistant is responsible for learning what currently exists to address social injustices by reviewing organizations and operations currently funded by Weitz Family Foundation. Strategically, this role is critical to create written reports to inform the board of directors of the status quo as well as opportunities inside nonprofits to create equity in under-resourced Omaha. To be hired in November, starting January 4, 2021, with a salary of $40,000 with health insurance reimbursement and other benefits to be discussed.
Inform and Educate the board of directors
Complete thorough written reviews of organizations (min 5 per week) These written summaries of organizational operations should be professional analysis but with equity perspective on leadership, community perception of the organization, vision and execution.
Prepare for weekly meetings with the Executive Director by submitting updates and questions in advance, as well as taking revising write ups as needed.
Develop monthly summaries for the board of directors.
Develop presentations for the Board members regarding the work of the foundation.
Research and analyze non-profit organizations and community initiatives
Research work in the non-profit community supported by the family Foundation
Increase trusting relationships within the community by being a reliable and trusted conduit to Board of Directors
Manage a heavy calendar of written documents
Monitor and Report on Diversity Equity and Inclusion opportunities
Watch for and communicate opportunities to support staff in the social justice community, so they can thrive and develop leadership skills.
Engage and support foundation directors to identify ways to improve on DEI efforts within programs and events
Compliance
Ensure that all non profit reporting is complete and done on time
Communicate expectations to partner organizations and internal staff
Assist in the evaluation of grant applications and prepare recommendations as needed
Special Teams:
Assist in the planning and implementation of special events (everyone helps)
Other duties as required to support Foundation
The ideal candidate will be a good writer and interviewer, self motivated and have good time management skills. This role is not meant to be a career, but rather a deep dive in knowledge gathering, exploration of power, and relationship building in the social justice sector. This is a sensitive role and trust is deeply valued. Due to COVID, meetings are held via zoom indefinitely. When it is safe to do so, the ability to travel around Omaha daily, as well as significant mobility to tour sites, and participate in some amount of physical activity is required.
Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wwf2021PA
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