Community Matters and Foundation Administrative Assistant

A Career at the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation/Point72

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation team oversees the processes and procedures of the Cohen Family Foundation’s giving.

Community Matters oversees Point72’s volunteerism and charitable giving activities.

What you’ll do

The Administrative Assistant with provide administrative and operational support to the Community Matters and Foundation teams. In this role, you will:

• Maintain team calendars
• Coordinate and set up internal and external meetings
• Prepare and process catering orders
• Maintain conference room set up and breakdown for meetings
• Assist with booking of work-related travel for team members and the expense report process
• Assist in organizing and executing events
• Handle phone coverage for team and conference call setup when needed
• Work with Facilities to maintain the Foundation office building and address any facilities concerns as they arise
• Manage inventory and place supply orders
• Aid team with data entry, tracking, and file organization
• Monitor and maintain department subscriptions, respond to tech related issues, and other miscellaneous items
• Provide vacation coverage for team members and executive support, as needed
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2-3 years related experience (experience in non-profits or executive support a plus), and/or significant related internship experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• A proactive individual able to self-manage, prioritize work assignments across teams and functional areas, and manage multiple deadlines with accountability and responsibility
• Proven ability to problem solve and follow up appropriately on process and procedural issues
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to manage communications tactfully and professionally with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness and ability to attend and support with Firm and Foundation related events outside of standard office hours, and occasional travel to offices in New York City for meetings and events
• Personal qualities of humility, capacity for self-reflection, and a sense of humor
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential issues, as well as demonstrated ability to interact with and support high-level leaders
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation/Point72

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation is committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service – with a special interest in the arts, children’s health, education, veterans, and Lyme disease – by creating awareness, offering guidance, and leading by example to show the world what giving can do.

Point72 Asset Management is a global firm led by Steven Cohen that invests in multiple asset classes and strategies worldwide. Resting on more than a quarter-century of investing experience, we seek to be the industry's premier asset manager through delivering superior risk-adjusted returns, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and offering the greatest opportunities to the industry's brightest talent. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/about.