The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity with the mission to unite community members and mobilize resources to advance a racially just society and equitable outcomes for residents of Oak Park, River Forest and surrounding communities. We accomplish this by creating, building, and supporting our collective charitable and social assets to address the emerging needs of our region, and by investing in our community for the long-term.
We are currently seeking a confident, organized, efficient and proactive person to join our team as the Office Manager.
Position Summary:
The Office Manager plays an integral leadership role in the smooth operations of the day-to-day office activities of the Foundation. The ideal candidate is equal parts problem solver and caretaker, able to anticipate and address needs before they arise. Often the first voice heard or face seen by our donors, fund holders, vendors, volunteers or visitors, the Office Manager is an excellent communicator, and is responsible for greeting, screening and directing visitors and callers with confidence, warmth and enthusiasm to the appropriate staff, is delighted to answer general questions regarding the Foundation’s work and mission, and recognizes when opportunities for excellent service or support present themselves. The position provides essential office, clerical and scheduling support for all staff, oversees vendor and facilities relationships, and assists with event planning and other special projects for various departments. The position requires an extremely organized, detail-oriented and efficient professional with a varied skill set, equally at home processing transactions as they are carrying on a conversation with a key stakeholder.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in the job. They do not intend to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BENEFITS:
Access to medical and dental insurance; vacation/sick pay; life insurance; 401K plan with employer match; 10 paid holidays per year.
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity with the mission to unite community members and mobilize resources to advance a racially just society and equitable outcomes for residents of Oak Park, River Forest and surrounding communities. We accomplish this by creating, building, and supporting our collective charitable and social assets to address the emerging needs of our region, and by investing in our community for the long-term.
We are currently seeking a confident, organized, efficient and proactive person to join our team as the Office Manager.
Position Summary:
The Office Manager plays an integral leadership role in the smooth operations of the day-to-day office activities of the Foundation. The ideal candidate is equal parts problem solver and caretaker, able to anticipate and address needs before they arise. Often the first voice heard or face seen by our donors, fund holders, vendors, volunteers or visitors, the…
Access to medical and dental insurance; vacation/sick pay; life insurance; 401K plan with employer match; 10 paid holidays per year.
Access to medical and dental insurance; vacation/sick pay; life insurance; 401K plan with employer match; 10 paid holidays per year.
Proficient in written and spoken English
Proficient in written and spoken English
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume before August 31, 2025.