WHO WE ARE
The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice. NCF envisions a future where all people, in body and spirit, breathe freely, care for each other, and flourish in just, regenerative, and loving communities. We are guided by our core values of justice and equity, interdependence, learning and listening, courageous transformation, and integrity as we partner with social movements and organizations that have creative and catalytic solutions to NCF’s interconnected goals of racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ).
HOW WE COLLABORATE
At NCF, collaboration is the cornerstone of our culture. We actively cultivate a highly collaborative atmosphere centered on cross-departmental teamwork, with staff members participating in various organization-wide committees, working groups, task forces, and REEJ-specific solutions teams (learn more HERE). Our team embodies a collaborative, open, and inquisitive approach that encourages innovation, introspection, and creativity.
Our recently adopted strategic plan prioritizes, in part, using the totality of our assets to drive impact and strengthen our organizational culture. To that end, we seek to develop influential leaders and cultivate emotional intelligence within our staff to elevate individual/team performance and establish trust and credibility across the foundation.
THE ROLE AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Associate, Economic Justice (the Associate) reports to the Senior Director of Economic Justice (SDEJ or Senior Director) and holds a vital role within the Grants and Partnerships (G&P) Team. The Economic Justice portfolio centers its work on economic security, access to capital, and monopoly power. The Associate offers strategic partnership and support to the Senior Director and the Economic Justice Solutions Team. This includes supporting deploying the foundation’s assets to construct a portfolio designed to advance economic justice. The Associate also supports the management of the portfolio’s assets, data, and key performance indicators and works with the Senior Director to implement the foundation’s active ownership strategies.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Grants Planning and Coordination
Active Ownership
Grants Administration, Monitoring, and Reporting
Board Support
Leadership and Strategy
Learning and Communications
Project Management and Administration
QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY RANGE: $69,000.00 – 82,000.00. At NCF, fairness and transparency shape our compensation. Salaries for all positions are evaluated by applicable qualifications and experience, leveraging data obtained through third-party benchmarking, aiming to fall close to the median salary range.
LOCATION: This remote position is open to candidates residing within the United States, aligning with our operating hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm Eastern Time. Please note, this role currently requires in-person organization days twice a month in New York City.
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COMMITMENT TO RACE EQUITY AND INCLUSION, AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
As a foundation focused on racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ) in our work and investments, we’re deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is reflected in how we work together internally and with our external partners. It’s also reflected in how we hire. Regardless of how you identify, we encourage you to apply for this role if you meet most of the qualifications outlined above.
NCF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type because of the individual’s race or color, religion or creed, caste, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression (including the use of preferred pronouns), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of employees or their dependents), height, weight, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, caregiving circumstances, gender-based violence survivor status, credit or salary history, age, disability, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT: This is an exempt position.
WHO WE ARE
The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) is a multigenerational family foundation rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice. NCF envisions a future where all people, in body and spirit, breathe freely, care for each other, and…
AS AN NCF TEAM MEMBER, YOU WILL ENJOY:
AS AN NCF TEAM MEMBER, YOU WILL ENJOY:
We invite individuals passionate about supporting transformative change to apply by submitting a resume with an optional cover letter to Ncf.Recruit@nathancummings.org. Kindly indicate where you saw this job posted (e.g., on LinkedIn, the company website, the job board, the referral, etc.).
We invite individuals passionate about supporting transformative change to apply by submitting a resume with an optional cover letter to Ncf.Recruit@nathancummings.org…