Executive Manager

The Wieboldt Foundation seeks an Executive Manager to provide high level direct administrative support to the Executive Director. This role provides administrative and operational support that enables the Wieboldt Foundation’s leadership to lead most effectively. The Executive Manager is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director of the Wieboldt Foundation. This position is an integral part of the Foundation’s operations and internal culture. The ideal candidate takes great pride in ensuring the Executive Director is responsive, prepared and functions efficiently and effectively. Managing relationships with care, valuing discretion and flexibility, and staying one step ahead of the Executive Director are key attributes for the desired candidate. This is an excellent position for a candidate interested in a career in philanthropy.

The salary for this position is $60,000, which includes the following negotiable benefits: leave time, health insurance, and retirement contributions. Anticipated travel is within the Chicago metropolitan area. The candidate must be based in Chicago. Must be comfortable and able to work in an office and remotely, and have access to reliable internet. Please send a cover letter and resume combined into one PDF with the subject “Executive Manager – YOUR NAME” to jawanza.bmalone@wieboldt.org. In your cover letter, please share your prior experience as an Executive Assistant/Manager; highlighting any work in non-profit or philanthropic environments, and your commitment to the mission of the Wieboldt Foundation.

Preference will be given to applications submitted by May 31, 2023, but the position will remain open until the right candidate is selected. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. We aim to make a hiring decision by late June 2023.