Overview
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), founded in 1978, is a public charity with a mission to inspire philanthropy and mobilize resources to enrich lives and communities in the eighteen counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. CFWNC manages charitable funds for individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations and makes grants toward the region’s pressing needs and promising opportunities.
Position Description
The Leadership Associate provides administrative support for the President/CEO including preparation of meeting materials, scheduling meetings, and other duties as assigned. The Leadership Associate has significant contact with Foundation Board Members and donors and must have excellent customer service abilities. This position also provides some support for the Director of Communications and Chief Operating Officer. The successful applicant must have strong communication skills, be efficient, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This is a salaried position that reports directly to the President/CEO. This is an in-person position and successful candidates will live in or relocate to Western North Carolina.
Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the President/CEO including assisting with correspondence, meeting scheduling, and preparation.
- Support the President/CEO in maintaining calendar and schedule.
- Follow up on action items from meetings, conversations, and correspondences providing timely status updates.
- Greet donors, guests, and visitors for the President/CEO.
- Answer, screen, and route phone calls to the President/CEO as appropriate. Provide back-up support in answering the Foundation's main line and direct calls accordingly.
Board Management Support
- Support the President/CEO with all Board administrative matters including Board and Committee meeting coordination, taking minutes, and Board orientation.
- Plan and execute logistics of Board meetings and events including room set-up, meals/catering, and audio/video/presentation needs. Board meetings and events occur outside of normal working hours.
- Organize presentation and meeting materials.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of Board actions.
Other Duties
- Plan and execute Board appreciation events.
- Support Communications Director with drafting, proofreading, website edits, print orders, and special projects.
- Support the Chief Operating Officer with specific projects and tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position; duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
Desired Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all Foundation matters.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Skilled at working cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and volunteers.
- Ability to work and think independently and with good judgement.
- Flexibility and ability to adjust activities and priorities and take on new responsibilities.
- Ability to anticipate needs and plan proactively.
- Willingness to travel within Western North Carolina.
- Professional attitude toward work, commitment to the Foundation’s goals and mission.
- Willingness to accept supervision
- Capable of tactfully managing up to maintain schedules and support tasks.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry objects of at least 15 pounds and up to 50 pounds in weight, occasionally lifting overhead. Ability to drive an automobile for up to three consecutive hours at a time. Job duties require approximately 85% sitting/typing and 15% standing/walking. Physical requirements will vary depending upon the specific duties to be accomplished.
Compensation
Starting salary range for this position is $58,000 to $62,000. Compensation will be commensurate with skill level and experience with an annual performance and salary review. Foundation employees participate in a Paid Time Off accrual system initially equivalent to 25 days off per year, plus 9 additional paid holidays, volunteer time off, and paid parental/family leave. CFWNC offers participation in group health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans to eligible employees. Work location is primarily at CFWNC’s office; however, staff may work remotely up to four days a month.
Application Information
We encourage applications from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. CFWNC is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment opportunities at the Foundation are available to qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. All CFWNC employees are subject to a criminal background check; a criminal record is not an automatic barrier to employment and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Interested individuals should send one document including a cover letter and current resume to Elizabeth Brazas, President/CEO, CFWNC via info@cfwnc.org by Friday, July 17th. The expected start date is mid-September.