Website The Hive Fund for Climate & Gender Justice
About The Hive Fund for Climate & Gender Justice
The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice is a specialized intermediary focused on accelerating the transition from dirty to clean energy in the U.S. South. Known for their commitment to environmental justice, the organization partners with over 30 donors and provides substantial support to more than 150 grantee partners in the region, including Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and the Carolinas. With a small but dedicated team, the Hive Fund aims to create significant environmental and economic advancements by fostering clean energy transitions in communities affected by pollution. Through multiyear general support, they assist organizations in gaining momentum during this critical decade for climate action. The Fund’s efforts are steered by a dedication to transparency, equity, and fostering healing and security across communities. Additionally, the Hive Fund operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Windward Fund, enhancing their ability to drive innovative grantmaking programs.
About this Role
The newly established role of Administration and Operations Fellow is a part of the Hive Fund’s efforts to advance its programmatic goals over the next two years. This role is tailored for early- to mid-career candidates interested in diving deep into philanthropy while engaging with climate and gender justice movements. As part of a dynamic team, the Fellow will contribute to operations, programmatic assistance, administrative tasks, and funder engagement. The Fellow will assist in liaising with fiscal sponsors, managing contracts and payments, and maintaining up-to-date processes for staff and partners. Programmatic duties include event planning and logistics for grantee meetings, managing documents in the grants system, and coordinating workflow submissions. The role also supports executive assistance for internal retreats and board meetings, aiming to nurture a vibrant and collaborative work environment. Moreover, the Fellow will partake in funder engagement by managing grant proposals, conducting research on prospective funders, and supporting strategic partnerships. This role offers a unique vantage point for understanding systemic issues related to climate, gender, and racial justice.
Responsibilities
- Assist Operations Manager with vendor contracts and payment tracking
- Develop protocols for managing financial transactions with staff and partners
- Manage expenses, including honorariums for conference presentations
- Support Program Officers with event planning logistics for grantee meetings
- File and verify grant documents, track submissions in grants management system
- Help Executive Assistant organize staff retreats and board meetings
- Maintain organizational culture that fosters collaboration and rigor
- Support Strategic Partnerships Director in grant documentation and research
Requirements
- Minimum of four years of professional experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with CRM systems
- Excellent detail orientation and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving and proactive attitude
- Effective communication skills across diverse platforms
- Collaborative work style and ability to juggle multiple tasks
- Understanding of climate, gender, and racial justice issues
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package with 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan with match contributions
- Pre-tax transportation benefits
- 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, casual and volunteer leaves
- 13 paid holidays annually
- 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment
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