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Description

Title: Project Associate, Social Impact Accelerator

Employee Status: Full Time - Exempt

Salary: Grade 2

Starting range of $53,400 - $60,100 | Detroit

Reports to: Director, Early Childhood Strategy

Department: Social Impact Accelerator

Location: Detroit, MI

Hybrid Remote: In office: T/W | Remote: M/Th/F

Department Function: The Social Impact Accelerator (SIA) develops and implements processes, systems, and structures to facilitate, coordinate, and holds IFF accountable for equity in practice, cross-functional collaboration, innovation, scaling of impact, and systems change. SIA comprises five integrated functions: Strategic Insights; Strategic Response; Organizational Learning; Sector-Based Strategy; and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

The Organization

IFF is a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that helps communities thrive. Key to our success has been a deep sense of purpose, a broad perspective, and a relentless focus on achieving positive results. Across the Midwest we help clients from every sector, including human service agencies, health centers, schools, affordable housing developers, and healthy food grocery operators. Staff contribute extensive business experience and an unrivaled connection to the mission of IFF to the clients we serve.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Partnering to create thriving communities is at the heart of everything we do. We leverage knowledge, capital, and resources to advance equitable and transformational outcomes in under-resourced communities, guided by our commitment to be an inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive institution that honors communities as asset-rich and as experts in their own stories.

Basic Job Function

The Project Associate, SIA provides project management support for the SIA-led and cross-departmental projects. The Project Associate works on many projects simultaneously, participates in departmental planning meetings for projects, is an active project team member and supports the work of SIA Project Managers and Program Managers, and as necessary, SIA Leads.

IFF is looking for candidates with a commitment to the work we do who can demonstrate their creativity, diligence, enthusiasm, growth-mindset, thoughtfulness, and passion to make meaningful change in the areas of economic and racial justice.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities:

1. Assists Project Managers and Program Managers in coordinating various aspects of project management, including scheduling internal and external meetings, completing assigned project tasks, and supporting other project team members in completing their tasks to meet project goals and milestones.

2. Supports internal and external project meetings.

• For virtual meetings, corresponds with meeting attendees to confirm attendance and responds to or directs meeting inquiries.
• For in-person meetings, books meeting spaces/venues; manages room set-up; coordinates attendance; and makes other arrangements, including catering, to ensure a smooth and effective meeting.
• Creates, edits, assembles, and distributes meeting agenda and materials; takes meeting minutes; and supports meeting follow up.

3. In coordination with the Operations Manager, ensures the timely processing of contracts, invoices, and check requests for assigned projects.

4. Collects, edits, enters, and verifies project data, as required, and maintains project files, including ensuring accurate and complete project files as a part of project closeout.

5. Manages project communications channels and routes calls and emails to the appropriate party for action, information, and response.

6. Maintains required job knowledge and skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings, while pursuing independent professional development activities.

7. Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Promotes an environment of empathy and respect, ensures the inclusion of all team members, and will actively engage in EDI events and learning opportunities.

8. Performs other projects as assigned.

Performance Measures:

1. High quality work product and timely completion of all work.

2. Timely and effective performance of daily internal and external communication with IFF staff and clients.

3. Efficient use of time and ability to manage multiple projects.

4. Maintenance of all files, contacts, reports, and systems in a timely and accurate manner to ensure ready retrieval of information.

5. High level of initiative on projects and day-to-day work.

6. Cultivates a culture of openness in information sharing. Encourages open communication, cooperation, and the sharing of knowledge.

7. Models personal accountability that promotes ownership and engagement.

8. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, peers and team members.

9. Values and supports differences in others, contributing to an inclusive work environment. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a collaborative, collegial, and caring community.

10. High level of satisfaction with both internal colleagues and external contacts.

Position Qualifications:

Education: College degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Previous Experience: Two or more years of related experience

Additional Requirements: Moderate local and regional travel to other IFF offices to support projects in those markets. Occasional early start or extended hours and evening and weekend work may be required.

Standard Benefits:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid time off

· 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

· Life Insurance

· Short and long term disability

Work-Life Balance Benefits:

· Hybrid workplace

· Summer Fridays

Employee Development Benefits:

· Professional development stipend

· Mentorship program

Miscellaneous:

· Wellness programs

· Employee assistance

· Referral Bonuses

IFF does not offer the following:

· relocation package

· 100% remote

· provide sponsorship to applicants who require or will require a work permit.

Check off only some boxes in the requirements listed above. Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions: Please visit the Careers section of our website to apply online.

IFF values equity, diversity, and inclusion as part of its mission to strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve. IFF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.