Overview

The Prospect Hill Foundation

The Prospect Hill Foundation is a private family foundation established in New York in 1959 by Elizabeth G. Beinecke and William S. Beinecke, the late President and Chairman of the Sperry and Hutchinson Company. The mission of The Prospect Hill Foundation is to advance the human experience while ensuring the well-being of the earth. The Foundation has a three-fold grantmaking framework: sponsored grants, Nuclear Disarmament grants, Youth Program grants, and matching gifts.

About the Position:

The Prospect Hill Foundation is seeking an intern to further our mission by providing administrative and operations support to our staff as well as engaging in communications, research, and analysis related to our grantmaking. It is an ideal position for a person with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit or philanthropy sector and provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of philanthropy. Leadership on special projects is also possible depending on the intern’s skills and interests. This New York City-based paid internship runs from September to December. Interns are paid $20/hr.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for the Executive Director & Grants Administrator
  • Website, database, and social media maintenance
  • A variety of special projects and assignments
  • Assorted administrative tasks
  • Assist with administrative tasks related to our Nuclear Disarmament and Youth Program Committees

Additional Responsibilities

  • Research philanthropy and nonprofit management-related topics
  • Edit materials for presentation at PHF board and committee meetings
  • Scan documents and upload them to our drive and our database
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and events with Foundation staff and board
  • Represent the foundation and attend events on behalf of PHF staff

Qualifications

Extremely detail-oriented; self-directed and takes initiative; highly organized and systematic; able to work in a fast-paced environment; flexible; interested in a future career in philanthropy or the non-profit sector; low tolerance for error; knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms; event planning experience is a plus. We would like to open this internship to students and adults looking to get back into the workplace or change careers.

To apply for this job email your details to zlove@prospect-hill.org