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Program Assistant, Racial Justice, Trinity Church Wall Street

The Organization

Trinity is a growing and inclusive Episcopal community in Lower Manhattan that seeks to serve and heal the world through a wide range of ministries and programs. Join a team of more than 200 employees in New York City who are working to make a difference in people’s lives and transform communities.

Our work is grounded in our core values of faith, integrity, inclusiveness, compassion, social justice, and stewardship.

Trinity’s culture celebrates diversity, and our employees come from a variety of cultural, religious, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds. We all share a common mission: to build generations of faithful leadership, to build up neighborhoods, and to build financial capacity for holy service in New York City and around the world.

Now is an especially exciting time for employees to join Trinity as we are in a phase of expansion. In the coming years we will be hiring to facilitate the growth of programs at Trinity Commons (our new parish center) and our increasing philanthropic activities at home and abroad.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Assistant provides administrative and programming support to the Racial Justice team. The team includes a Managing Director, Senior Program Director, and Senior Program Officer. Trinity has made a commitment to racial justice a pressing priority and deploys grants, programs, advocacy, convenings, and its communications platforms with a particular goal of ending mass incarceration in New York City. The Program Assistant works closely with others in the Racial Justice team to manage workflows and ensure smooth operations of the unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Grantmaking

  • Under the direction of and in partnership with the Senior Program Officer and Senior Program Director:
  • Processes applicant registration requests.
  • Assists in reviewing and organizing grant proposals and reports.
  • Provides communication support and responds to email and phone inquiries about the grantmaking process.
  • Assists in writing grant documents and compiling budget information for review by Trinity Church Wall Street’s Vestry and others.
  • Maintains up-to-date contact information for grantees, partners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintains organized files and records and a system of tracking, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks.
  • Contacts grantees to resolve routine reporting problems and administrative issues.
  • Develops and deepens knowledge of the racial justice field and grantmaking practices through independent, proactive research and by participating in approved meetings, conferences, and convenings.

Administrative

  • Maintains team calendar, provides scheduling support to staff, and identifies potential conflicts or synergies.
  • Handles logistics for team meetings and events including set-up, scheduling rooms, IT notification, food, materials, etc.
  • Prepares materials for team meetings and handles necessary follow-up.
  • Attends meetings; records and writes notes.
  • Compiles and processes expense reports, reimbursements, and check requests.
  • Supports Senior Program Officer in scheduling and planning grantee convenings, trainings and events, including coordinating arrangements for guests, handling logistics, and preparing materials.
  • Coordinates and manages travel arrangements for team events where efficiencies can be realized through collective booking.
  • Coordinates with other program assistants in the Philanthropies team on scheduling, events, and department-wide activities.
  • Facilitates collaboration with other departments, such as Communications, IT, Real Estate, Finance and Legal as required.
  • Proactively suggests ideas for process and system improvements.
  • Contributes to team discussions and planning.
  • Adheres to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity Church Wall Street policies, procedures, and rules.
  • Performs all duties in a manner that promotes Trinity’s mission and core values.
  • Assumes other related responsibilities and special projects as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Computer literacy and proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with meeting planning and related logistics.
  • Detail-oriented, and excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to exercise strong judgment and initiative.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize, accurately complete multiple tasks, and work under deadlines and changing priorities.
  • Demonstrates flexibility when assigned new tasks, goals, and systems and processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and possesses the ability to relate well with people within and outside Trinity, including the ability to build relationships.
  • Creative; problem solver.
  • Team player and experience working in a team context.
  • Commitment to social justice and racial equity.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS

  • A minimum of two years of administrative or program experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of training and/or work experience.
  • Familiarity with social justice movements.
  • Familiarity with database management programs (Experience with Fluxx highly desirable).
  • Knowledge of and experience in nonprofit organizations and/or the philanthropic sector.
  • Individuals with relevant personal experience with the justice system are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply: Please apply online at

https://trinitywallstreet.org/about/careers

 

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