Position description
Myriad USA is a 501(c)(3) public charity (formerly known as the King Baudouin Foundation United States) that facilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. We work with individuals, families, corporations and foundations and help them support their favorite causes and organizations overseas. In addition, we partner with foreign nonprofits so they can receive tax-deductible gifts from U.S. donors, while saving the trouble and expense of setting up their own charity in the United States. Over the past 3 years, Myriad USA facilitated over $244 million in grants, providing much needed funding to hundreds of nonprofits across the globe, working in a broad diversity of fields. See www.myriadusa.org
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
Myriad USA is looking to fill the Assistant, Europe position for its fast-growing regional team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Europe this person would support the organization’s Europe portfolio including helping field inquiries, managing meeting logistics, and supporting development efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to inquiries from European nonprofit partners, providing information and coordinating with the Senior Manager, Europe, as needed.
- Research and identify high potential nonprofit organizations across Europe for prospective partnership opportunities.
- Conduct outreach to prospective nonprofit partners; manage follow-up communications, schedule meetings, and maintain accurate records of engagement activities and outcomes.
- Manage meeting scheduling, event logistics, and itinerary planning for the Europe team, supporting business development efforts and strategic engagements throughout Europe.
- Transfer grant applications prepared by European nonprofit partners into donor portals and grant management systems.
- Support events with Europe focus hosted or co-hosted by Myriad USA, including bookings, catering, guest lists, etc.
- Support the Europe-focused aspects of the Art & Science of Fundraising program, including managing invitee lists, coordinating participant communications, and scheduling meetings between the Senior Manager, Europe, and prospective participants.
- Special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, with three to five years of work experience.
- Interest in pursuing a career in philanthropy and/or nonprofit management. Experience in the field helpful, but not essential.
- Foreign language(s) and/or extensive international experience are a requirement. French proficiency given additional consideration.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and engage with colleagues/partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to learn new skills, take direction and work as part of a team.
- Ability to thrive in a small business environment - can-do attitude, self-starter.
- Strong computer proficiency.
- Able to work independently, self-guide workflow, handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
- The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Experience with CRM platforms is a plus.
Benefits
- Gross annual salary of $65,000-$75,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 403(b) Retirement with 150% company match up to 8% of total compensation.
- Competitive benefits include 100% employee coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, 23 days paid vacation, and parental leave.
- Professional development.
- Wellness and work from home stipend.
Application instructions
Please send a cover letter and resume with the subject “Idealist-Assistant, Europe”. No telephone inquiries, thank you.
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