Job Description

** POSITION SUMMARY**

Key responsibilities include :

• Project Management: Oversee, support, and implement various projects, systems and processes within the Tenets program, ensuring that goals are met effectively and efficiently. ****
• Administrative Support : Provide essential administrative support such as scheduling, documenting meetings and conducting research.
• Operations: Learn the current Tenets operations structure, update, and provide new structure to processes. Document processes and organizes current Tenets Google Drive and fully manages Google Suite.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the Tenets Initiative Director, Committees and consultants to support the implementation of the Tenets strategic plan.
• Cross-Program Support: Collaborate across program areas including Early Childhood (EC), Reproductive Health and Justice (RHJ), IECMH, and Jewish Values (JV) to ensure cohesive and integrated efforts.

An Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a Tenets Program Associate who is deeply committed to advancing our mission and the strategic implementation of the Diversity-Informed Tenets through collaborative and inclusive work. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles and demonstrate both personal and professional dedication to fostering equitable and inclusive practices.

The Tenets Program Associate should possess key DEIB-related skills, including the ability to:

• Engage in critical self-reflection, recognizing and addressing their own biases and areas for growth.

• Navigate complex conversations around race, identity, power, and privilege with confidence, respect, and empathy.

• Apply a systems-thinking approach to identify and dismantle inequities in processes, structures, and relationships.

• Facilitate inclusive dialogues, ensuring all voices are heard and valued, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Please review the full Job Description at: https://www.irvingharrisfdn.org/who/careers/

Qualifications

Position Requirements and Qualifications ****

• Passionate and experienced in promoting and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, values these principles, takes a liberatory stance in their work, and enjoys engaging with and collaborating on a team that brings together diversity of thoughts, perspectives, and expression.

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred in a related field such as infant mental health, public policy, early childhood, child development, education, social justice, public health, maternal child health, psychology, community development, social work, and/or humanities.

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2) preferred.

• Demonstrated passion for advancing liberatory social justice and equity through community driven approaches and solutions.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

• Experience with capacity building and technical assistance.

• Independent, highly motivated, a self-starter who can demonstrate strong administrative or operational leadership skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate and work well with internal and external partners.

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in using project management software (e.g. Monday.com, Microsoft Project) and other technology tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).

• Individuals with high levels of integrity, thoughtfulness, curiosity about creating equitable and just internal processes, and sense of humor will be prioritized.

• Adaptability and Growth Mindset: Show a growth mindset, receptivity to feedback, and the ability to learn from successes and challenges and be adaptable.

• Ability to travel for in-person meetings and events as needed.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team committed to making a difference in the lives of pregnant and birthing people, infants, young children, and families. We welcome candidates who are passionate about our work and dedicated to creating positive change. We encourage passionate and interested candidates to apply even if you do not meet every qualification.

Additional Information

** WHY THE FOUNDATION?**

The Foundation offers a competitive salary/benefits package and the opportunity to work with a small, collaborative, and dedicated team.

• Competitive Fulltime Salary – salary range $ 80,000 – 83,000 and commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus, 3-7%
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(K) contributions of 15% after 1 year (no match required)
• Generous employer paid Health, Dental and Vision package
• Vacation accrual of 18 days in year one increasing in year 2
• 10 PO PSSL days (up front) upon hire
• Bank Holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Closed the week between Christmas and New Year
• Work week 4 ½ days per week
• One in-person collaboration day a week and access to an office at any time

The position is based in Chicago, Illinois. The Program Associate may travel on occasion.