Coordinator, Native Self-Determination

MacArthur Foundation • Chicago, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. The Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur invests in solving some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including advancing global climate solutions, promoting local justice reform in the U.S., revitalizing local news, expanding who creates, uses, and benefits from artificial intelligence, and strengthening the well-being of Native communities. In addition to the MacArthur Fellows Program and the global 100&Change competition, the Foundation continues its historic commitments to the role of journalism in a responsive democracy as well as the vitality of our headquarters city, Chicago. The Foundation also maintains offices in Nigeria and India. The Coordinator will be an integral part of the Native Self-Determination team, working closely with the Administrator and Director, Native Self-Determination. This role is time-limited for an initial period of 5 years with the possibility of extension. While this role supports a portfolio focused on Native self-determination, candidates are not expected to come with prior experience in this field. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds who are eager to learn, approach the work with humility, and support the priorities of tribal nations and communities with care and respect. If this role calls to you, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Minimum of three to five years of relevant administrative experience
• A bachelor’s degree is desirable
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and verbal skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Able to think and work independently, using strong working knowledge of program substance and process
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage logistics for team meetings, including creating agendas and preparing documents, for the Native Self-Determination team
• Coordinate with Meeting Planners for catering and virtual meeting planning assistance when needed
• Arrange and coordinate appointments and travel for members of the team, including involvement in site visits and domestic/international travel, as needed
• Process expense reports
• Coordinate with Information Technology when equipment is needed
• Interact with, provide guidance to, and respond to questions from grantees, consultants, and other external partners, including helping to manage the Native Self-Determination inquiry inbox
• Provide general proofreading and editing
• Coordinate document and information management tasks that add value for the Native Self-Determination team
• Serve as back-up to the Administrator of the Native Self-Determination team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and a comprehensive benefits package to support your life, health, and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level