OUR ORGANIZATION:

Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) is a public foundation working to advance gender equity, which we believe to be inherently interconnected with racial, economic, and health equity. CFW envisions a world in which all women and girls, transgender, and gender nonbinary people have the opportunity to thrive in safe, just, and healthy communities. We celebrate the spectrum of identities and experiences of women and girls, uplift their leadership and center the voices of the community to achieve true equity. To support our philanthropy, the Foundation promotes increased investment in women and girls, raises awareness about their issues and potential, and develops them as leaders and philanthropists. Since 1985, the Foundation has awarded over $50 million to hundreds of organizations that help achieve its mission of gender equity across the Chicago region.
CFW looks at the broad spectrum of needs of all women. We support the areas of freedom from violence, economic security, and access to health, which we see as integrally related and are paths forward toward an equitable society.
Chicago Foundation for Women is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. CFW is committed to engaging in continual analysis and essential restructuring to ensure the Foundation’s way of being is one that wields shared power and holds itself accountable to racially oppressed groups to achieve its gender equity goal.
About the Position:
The Human Resources and Operations Associate will manage daily human resource and operational activities to support the Foundation’s mission. This position enhances HR and operations effectiveness and efficiency by optimizing processes, coordinating activities, and fostering clear communication among staff. In this hybrid position, the Associate works both in Human Resources (75% of the time) and in Operations (25% of the time).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources or related field; preferably in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and follow through.
• Working understanding of human resources practices and procedures, and general knowledge of employment laws.
• Excellent computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive mindset with proven ability for problem-solving and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, proven ability to work with diverse communities, leaders and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information/matters with utmost integrity and professionalism.
• Willingness to propose and implement new ideas.
• Passion for CFW’s mission.

Please refer the Job description for details