The belief that young people are not only our greatest natural resource, but our greatest national resource has been the guiding philosophy that drives the Milken Family Foundation (MFF) to develop many of the country's most groundbreaking education reform initiatives. MFF continues to champion strategies that elevate education in America and around the world. The Milken Family Foundation strives to discover and advance inventive, effective ways of helping people help themselves and those around them lead productive and satisfying lives. Since 1982, MFF has pursued this mission through its work in education, medical research, and public health.
The Milken Family Foundation has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator for the Milken Educator Awards and Milken Scholars. The Program Coordinator will be an integral part of a dynamic, fast-paced team dedicated to recognizing excellence in teaching and awarding scholarships nationwide. This is an exciting career opportunity for anyone interested in working on national level programs, and someone who is devoted to the mission of recognizing excellence in education and investing in educators and Scholars based on the promise of future contributions in their respective professional and academic careers. MFF is looking for a motivated individual who is willing to work hard, is a quick study, and is willing to contribute to the continued growth and success of these two programs. If you would like to be part of a team where what you do makes a difference in the lives of others, then this is the job for you.
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All qualified applicants should send a cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the Program and any unique qualities you bring to the position as described in this document, current resume, and names, titles, and phone numbers of three references to careers@mff.org. References would not be contacted without your consent.
Benefits
Competitive salary - $60,000
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Full-service gym onsite
Office in excellent Westside location near the ocean
Reports to
Dr. Jane Foley, Senior Vice President, Milken Educator Awards and Director, Milken Scholars
Job Responsibilities • Support Senior Vice President and Milken Educator Awards and Milken Scholars departments with all programmatic elements and cycles. • Key responsibilities for database entry, updates, reports, maintenance for Milken Educator Awards. • Key responsibilities for accounting, to process invoices for Milken Educator Awards (MEA), create and track budgets for events and program cycles for MEA. • Contributing member of internal teams reviewing candidates for the Milken Educator Award and Milken Scholars. • Manage phone inquiries and communication. • Proof and prepare correspondence and mailings. • Session support for all events. • Research information, as requested. • Maintain files and work room. • Occasional travel to off-site program events. • Other roles and duties as determined by supervisor.
Skills and Qualifications • Education: Bachelors required • Experience: At least three years full-time work experience in office or related setting • Special skills required
Ø Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks, work efficiently and calmly under pressure and deadlines, manipulate a constant flow of multiple tasks
Ø Advanced technology skills including database, word processing, spreadsheet, web searches and updates
Ø Strong mathematical skills, thorough understanding of managing budgets
Ø Polished verbal and written communication skills
Ø Team spirit, flexibility, reliable, quick learner, self-starter, energetic, motivated, strong work ethic, attention to detail, maintains confidentiality, initiative, positive attitude, follow-through
Ø Ability to both collaborate with a close-knit team dedicated to the goals of the programs and work independently with minimum supervision
Ø Background or interest in education desirable
To apply:
Please email cover letter, resume and three references to careers@mff.org. Only local, direct candidates (no recruiters) and no phone calls please.
Note: A precondition of employment is verification of your COVID-19 vaccination status.