Associate, Chairman’s Initiatives

Associate, Chairman’s Initiatives

Location: New York City

Type: Full-time

Position Summary

Reporting into the Office of the President, the Associate, Chairman's Initiatives plays a critical support role for the Chairman of Siegel. This individual serves as a trusted resource to the Chairman, providing dedicated support day to day — attending every philanthropy meeting and event, ensuring rigorous follow-through on all commitments, and providing high-quality research and analysis on topics and initiatives of interest to the Chairman. Working collaboratively with the entire Siegel team, the Associate is responsible for helping carry ideas from inception through to execution.

We are seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious individual with strong academic credentials and deep curiosity about the foundation’s issue areas, who combines exceptional organizational skills with strong analytical ability and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

Chairman Support & Meeting Management

• Accompany the Chairman to all philanthropy-related meetings and events, serving as an organized and attentive presence to support his engagement.
• Prepare pre-meeting briefings and background materials to ensure the Chairman is fully informed and prepared for every engagement.
• Track all action items and commitments made during or following meetings; proactively manage follow-up to ensure timely completion.
• Work closely with the Chairman's team to ensure all logistics for philanthropy meetings and events are confirmed and well-coordinated in advance — including scheduling, materials, attendees, and any follow-up requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of the Chairman's philanthropic relationships, capturing key details and next steps to ensure no relationship falls through the cracks.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen or deepen philanthropic relationships within the Chairman's broader network.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct thorough, fact-based research on topics, organizations, and initiatives of interest to the Chairman, synthesizing findings into clear, actionable briefings and summaries.
• Monitor relevant sectors, trends, and players in philanthropy and social impact to proactively surface insights and opportunities for the Chairman's consideration.
• Develop and maintain reference materials and background documents to support ongoing Chairman priorities.
• Ensure all research is accurate, properly sourced, and presented in a format appropriate for the Chairman's use.

Initiative Management & Cross-team Collaboration

• Support Siegel's Leadership team to translate the Chairman's priorities and ideas into concrete, executable plans — supporting the full arc from concept development through implementation.
• Serve as a coordination point between the Chairman’s Office and Siegel team members, ensuring relevant staff have the context, priorities, and direction needed to execute their responsibilities effectively.
• Support the planning and execution of Chairman-related events and initiatives in collaboration with the External Engagement team.
• Contribute to efforts that connect the Chairman's philanthropic priorities with Siegel's broader grantmaking strategy and portfolio.
• Assist in drafting communications, summaries, and materials that reflect the Chairman's voice and intent.
• Provide support to the Executive Director as requested. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with evidence of exceptional academic achievement; recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional organizational skills — meticulous attention to detail, strong follow-through, and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly and concisely.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment; comfortable working closely with senior leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-directed, and solutions-oriented; able to anticipate needs and act without always being asked.
• Genuine interest in philanthropy, social impact, or a related field.
• Willingness and ability to travel with the Chairman and maintain a flexible schedule as needed.

Salary & Compensation: 

The anticipated salary for this position is $100,000, plus a bonus with a target of 10% base salary.  Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email recruiting@siegelendowment.org.