Operations Coordinator, Communications
About the role
The Andrew Carnegie Foundation, originally established as Carnegie Corporation of New York, was founded in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie. Today, our funding supports the issues that Carnegie considered most important: education, democracy, and peace. Our grantmaking is grounded in Andrew Carnegie’s vision to do “real and permanent good in the world,” and our mission is “to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.” The award-winning Communications department oversees the content and marketing that tell the story of the foundation and its remarkable grantees. We operate as a combination of newsroom, creative agency, and marketing firm.
The Andrew Carnegie Foundation is seeking an Operations Coordinator reporting to the Chief Communications Officer. The ideal candidate will be a utility player with plenty of initiative: a troubleshooter and problem solver who collaborates easily, takes ownership, and thrives at a fast pace – able to meet deadlines while juggling several priorities. Success in this role is helping the department to operate more efficiently and achieve greater impact. A background in communications and/or journalism is preferable, and strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel is required. The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative, budget, and operational support to a Communications team with twelve members; and will serve as executive assistant to the chief communications officer.
Responsibilities
Administrative support
- Manage the CCO’s calendar; schedule meetings, including all department gatherings and retreats
- Oversee meeting agendas, audiovisual requirements, catering, and registration of guests in the building security system
- Process travel and expenses for CCO
- Promptly confirm receipt of CCO requests; set and meet deadlines; provide routine updates on to-do items; and inform CCO of delays and workflow challenges as they occur
- Perform miscellaneous duties as required
Budget support
- Monitor and maintain the department’s budget; track expenditures and prepare monthly spending reports for the CCO
- Work with the CCO, the Communications team, and the Finance department to input all department expenses and reconcile finance report
- Oversee contracting by working with Communications team to help draft agreements for external vendors and independent contractors
- Manage the approval process, including legal signoffs; close out completed contracts; and monitor invoices and payments