We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
Through public education, research, and policy and practice change, the HRC Foundation works to realize a world where all LGBTQ people can participate fully in the systems that shape our daily lives. The Manager, Foundation Programs reports directly to and supports the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Programs, Research, and Training in the management of the programmatic and administrative work of the HRC Foundation. The Manager will also strategically manage multiple projects across teams on an ongoing basis.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages special programmatic, logistical and administrative projects on behalf of and under the guidance of the SVP of Programs, Research, and Training or other programmatic staff.
- Manages, as directed, cross-programmatic Foundation projects to include creating written proposals and work plans, regular tracking of deliverables, coordination between program staff, Communications and Development colleagues, research, creating presentations, and drafting memos and reports.
- Assists the SVP in fiscal planning, by tracking and managing current fiscal year budgets and planning processes around future program goals and budgets, monitoring check requests, expense reports, and credit card reconciliations.
- Assumes responsibility for HRC Board & Finance Committee meeting preparation for the Foundation, including compiling draft Board reports and coordinating presentations and speaking invitations to Board events.
- Works with the SVP and Program Leads to manage smooth and efficient communication across departments through notice and leading of regular team and department-wide meetings, including development of agendas and written report-outs
- Provide administrative support to the SVP, including scheduling and expense reports.
- Assists the SVP with other special projects and duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Three to five years’ relevant work experience required. Strong preference for experience as a project manager working closely with an executive or senior-level position.
- Exceptional organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, time management, regular reporting, and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills including maintaining a can-do, positive approach with colleagues even in environments where multiple projects and priorities must be successfully balanced.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while balancing administrative, programmatic and management functions and work individually, within the division and cross-organizationally to maximize the effectiveness of existing program work.
- Must be able to work quickly and accurately with a high level of professionalism, organization and collaboration, and handle confidential materials with discretion.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
- Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Initiative and the ability to anticipate needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to LGBTQ issues and diversity, equity and inclusion.
In order to receive consideration, all applicants must include a cover letter.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
Please apply via the link with your resume and cover letter.