Operations Associate

Private Foundations · Manhattan
Pay$115k
PostedNov 12, 2026
LevelEntry level
In short An established private family foundation is seeking an all-around athlete to partner closely with the Executive Director across a broad range of business responsibilities and…
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📋 About the job

An established private family foundation is seeking an all-around athlete to partner closely with the Executive Director across a broad range of business responsibilities and serve as the operational hub for the team. The foundation has a long history of supporting civic life and democratic engagement among young people in the United States, pediatric health and caregiving science, and Jewish education and heritage in the U.S. and Israel.

This high-trust, hands-on role combines operational coordination, financial tracking and reporting, grant administration, and executive support, including calendar and logistics management. The Operations Associate must exercise sound judgment, act with a sense of urgency, be intellectually curious, anticipate needs, take initiative, follow through and deliver results. This is an opportunity for a self-starter who has a strong background in owning executive support functions, proactively solving unfamiliar problems before they arise, and collaborating closely with a diverse set of stakeholders.

In addition, the Associate will coordinate grant agreements, track commitments, maintain accurate documentation and records, and prepare financial reports. This role is ideal for someone who brings experience to the table yet still has a hunger for learning with a “no task is too small” mentality. As success is demonstrated, this role will expand to include broader responsibilities, such as continually improving the foundation's systems and processes. This person will work regularly with the foundation's principals, counsel, the family office, business leaders, and grantee organizations, requiring discretion, poise and professionalism at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operational Ownership & Systems
  • Own the foundation's day-to-day operations, including office management, vendors, subscriptions, supplies, and record retention.
  • Improve and standardize operational processes, maintain clear process documentation, and identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls.
  • Coordinate with shared resources (the family office, outside accountants, legal counsel, IT, and other vendors) and identify the foundation's emerging operational support needs.
  • Maintain organized, current, and audit-ready files and records that are easy to access.
  • Executive & Administrative Support
  • Manage the Executive Director's calendar and communications, anticipating needs and keeping their time focused on the hi…
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