Coordinator

Overview

Walton Family Foundation is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Coordinator to the Program Director of the Education Program of the Walton Family Foundation. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to support the work of the efforts of executive leadership of the Walton Family Foundation.

About the Position

You’ll join a top-notch team, providing coordinator support and assisting team members with project management.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work. 

Salary Range: $70,000 - $87,000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan and paid time off.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging  

We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization to foster an environment where all associates THRIVE and belong.  We do this by creating: 

• a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences 
• an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives 
• fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement 

About the Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. Three generations of the descendants of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, and their spouses, work together to lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Walton Family Foundation 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. 

Responsibilities

What you will do

You will high-level project and coordinator support to the WFF Program Director for K-12 Education and the team. This position will coordinate day-to-day activities, manage administrative needs, and ensure timely flow of information. You will also facilitate regular and timely communication to leaders, staff, and key external relationships.

• Support the schedule of the Education Program Director.
• Schedule internal and external meetings, including timely communications with internal/external stakeholders, reserving conference rooms and/or virtual meeting space, handling meeting logistics, drafting, and distributing agendas and taking minutes as needed.
• Coordinate travel logistics including flights, transportation, lodging and any other travel support as needed.
• Track, monitor and execute on special projects assigned by the Director, including support team-wide gatherings, grantee convenings and other leadership engagements.
• Work closely with senior program staff to prepare, calendar and support internal and external speaking engagements and conferences.
• Manage credit card reports and departmental expenses, including supporting the department’s overall administrative budget.
• Work collaboratively with other associates and administrative assistants to ensure best practices are adopted and an inclusive culture is nurtured.
• Other duties, as requested, to meet department and organizational needs.

Qualifications

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate must be organized, service-oriented and a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial team environment that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community-oriented. They must exercise critical thinking and good judgment in all professional situations and apply excellent project management skills. 

Basic qualifications required for your success

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience providing direct senior-level project and administrative support
• Expert level in written and verbal communications skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated competence with tracking, coordinating and follow-up of priorities and projects
• Superb professionalism and diplomacy; ability to interact with high-level individuals internally and externally
• Ability to multitask and prioritize several projects

Personal attributes that support your success

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
• You are results-oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
• A lifelong learner who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
• A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
• You are dedicated to achieving excellence and working with others to tackle the tasks at hand