Foundation Director and Senior Executive Assistant
Rahr Corporation is looking for a Foundation Director and Senior Executive Assistant to play an integral role in enhancing the impact of the Rahr Foundation by overseeing its governance, grantmaking, and administrative functions with the utmost ethical standards and efficiency. Additionally, this role provides comprehensive administrative support to the Rahr CEO, ensuring seamless operations and high-level coordination within the executive team.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive Base Salary
- Medical benefits with family coverage paid for at 90%
- Dental and Vison Programs
- Generous 401(k) Company Contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO
- Sick Time
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Career Growth and Progression Paths
- Stability and Backing of a 177-year-old Family Owned and Operated Company
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Rahr Family Foundation – Foundation Director
- Assists the Rahr Family Foundation Board of Directors in defining the philosophy of the Foundation, its mission, and giving focus.
- Oversees grant-making programs, philanthropic activities, and community outreach efforts. Ensures program goals are met and reported on.
- Establishes appropriate policies and procedures in governance, administration, and grantmaking.
- Manages operations in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory and fiduciary requirements applicable to private foundations.
- Coordinates with legal, financial, and accounting advisors, including payments, financial reporting, investment performance, regulatory filings, and charitable distributions.
- Coordinates board meetings, prepares support materials, records minutes, and conducts requested follow-up.
- Establishes and monitors annual charitable distributions and operating expense budget.
- Develops and implements processes for soliciting and fielding potential grantees.
- Develops policies and procedures for comprehensive analysis of funding requests.
- Conducts due diligence on grant applicants, partnering with finance and legal as needed.
- Monitors grant outcomes and performance of grantees, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and fund expenditures.
- Maintains appropriate records of grants awarded.
- Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the foundation’s operations, including self-dealing regulations, and the Foundation’s incorporating documents. Prepares and presents regular reports to the board of directors and senior leadership.
- Organizes and manages foundation events, including fundraisers, donor events, and community outreach programs.
- Ensures travel, meetings, conference calls, etc. are scheduled and prepared for in a timely manner.
- CEO Senior Executive Assistant
- Provides high-level administrative support to the CEO or other senior executives of Rahr Corporation, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, creating communications, handling correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
- Acts as corporate liaison to Company shareholders, ensuring prompt and professional communication is consistently prioritized.
- Prepares materials for meetings, takes minutes, and tracks follow-up tasks to ensure successful implementation of action items.
- Coordinates and books complex travel arrangements, ensuring all details are accurately handled.
- Drafts, reviews, and manages correspondence, communications, presentations, and reports, including board reports, on behalf of senior leadership. Prioritizes effective organization and project management to assist with printing projects, credit card reconciliations, and other duties as requested by CEO.
- Acts as a gatekeeper for communications, prioritizing inquiries and ensuring timely responses on behalf of the executive.
- Organizes all mail/email, phone calls, general reports, meeting agendas, etc.
- Collaborates with business units to plan meetings and events.
- Manages the philanthropic program of Rahr Corporation.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years’ experience in the nonprofit/foundation sector with significant leadership and management experience related to environmental issues.
- 3 years’ experience in an executive administrative support role.
- Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Dropbox, Canva, and virtual/on-line meeting experience.
- Some travel required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to high quality results and proven ability to lead change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Effective and professional communication with employees, senior leaders, board members, shareholders, and external partners. Proven ability to recognize how to adjust style based on audience.
- High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and follow through.
- Strong sense of urgency; self-directed to accomplish assignments and meet deadlines.
- Understands best practices with confidentiality around private information and handles information with discretion and professionalism.
- Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
- Ability to lead foundation initiatives while working closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong ability to prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities effectively, including both strategic and operational tasks.
- Adept at anticipating needs and resolving issues independently.
- Promotes a positive, collaborative, transparent, and respectful atmosphere where work is executed productively and with responsible stewardship of company resources.
Rahr Corporation (Rahr) is a family-owned global leader in the production and distribution of barley malt and related brewing supplies in operation since 1847.
The Rahr Foundation is a private foundation focused on scholarships, charitable causes, the arts, and environmental initiatives. The foundation engages in grant-making activities designed to promote education, cultural development, and overall community growth.