About Compass
Compass is an innovative, mission-driven organization that supports families with low incomes to save for their future and access greater economic opportunity. We believe in our clients and in their ability to achieve their goals and dreams. We operate high-quality financial coaching and savings programs and pursue opportunities to shape the national approach to poverty through practice and policy change. Compass is also an emerging leader in a national effort to leverage housing assistance as a platform for economic mobility.
Our mission is to partner with families with low incomes to build assets as a pathway out of poverty. We focus on reaching families led by Black and/or Latina women.
About the Job
The External Affairs Associate provides comprehensive operational support across Compass's External Affairs department, including development, communications, and policy teams. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining efficient departmental operations while supporting various fundraising, communications, and policy initiatives.
The External Affairs Associate reports to the Director of Development, Corporations & Foundations.
Primary Responsibilities
Development Operations
Vendor & Operations Management
Department Administration
Event Support
Communications Support
Qualifications and Skills
Required
Preferred
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact hr@compassworkingcapital.org.
As a contractor of Boston Housing Authority, Compass also provides hiring preference to Section 3 residents. Section 3 Residency is defined as being an authorized resident of Boston Housing Authority or a "low-income resident" of the Boston Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Strafford (NH), and Rockingham (NH) Counties.
As a contractor of Philadelphia Housing Authority, Compass also provides hiring preference to Section 3 residents. Section 3 Residency is defined as being an authorized resident of Philadelphia Housing Authority or a "low-income resident" of the area where the HUD assisted project is located.
For the purposes of Section 3, "low-income" is defined as 80% of the Area Median Income. To learn more information about Section 3 income eligibility, please refer to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Website (https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html).
About Compass
Compass is an innovative, mission-driven organization that supports families with low incomes to save for their future and access greater economic opportunity. We believe in our clients and in their ability to achieve their goals and dreams. We operate high-quality financial coaching and savings programs and pursue opportunities to shape the national approach to poverty through practice and policy change. Compass is also an emerging leader in a national effort to leverage housing assistance as a platform for economic mobility.
Our mission is to partner with families with low incomes to build assets as a pathway out of poverty. We focus on reaching families led by Black and/or Latina women.
About the Job
The External Affairs Associate provides comprehensive operational support across Compass's External Affairs department, including development, communications, and policy teams. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining…
The salary range for this role is $47,170 to $56,445. We'll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive salary and benefits package and additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:
The salary range for this role is $47,170 to $56,445. We'll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive salary and benefits package and additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English