Program Assistant; SHCF

Founded in 1956, S. H. Cowell Foundation is a private philanthropy with offices in downtown San Francisco. Cowell makes grants to non-profit organizations and public schools in high-poverty communities throughout northern and central California. Our approach to grant-making is place-based, responsive and hands-on. We view the organizations and communities we fund as partners, and we work hard to develop mutual respect and trust.

Cowell seeks a full-time Program Assistant. Our staff team is small and highly collaborative. The Program Assistant fulfills vital functions of the grants program, both internally and externally: providing administrative support for program officers, and communicating directly with applicants and grantees. Program officers travel frequently, and the Program Assistant is essential to maintaining a reliable, responsive home office. The Program Assistant also provides general administrative support for staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to inquiries from grant seekers and questions from grantees;
• Drafting and executing grant-related documents and correspondence;
• Creating and maintaining database records and knowledge-management documents;
• Scheduling calls, meetings and travel; coordinating events, vendor relations and logistics;
• Providing support to program and administrative staff.

Qualifications include:

• Two years of prior experience in a professional office setting;
• Strong clerical and technology-user skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce and Adobe Acrobat are desirable;
• Excellent listening and customer-relations skills;
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple assignments, and work with urgency;
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.

The starting annual salary is $50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with education and experience. In addition, Cowell offers excellent benefits.

This non-exempt, full-time position is located in San Francisco, California. Cowell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on federal, state and local laws.