Careers at Siegel
Explore openings and opportunities to join our team. We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Current Openings
Reporting to the Head of External Engagement, the Marketing & Communications Associate will support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate public-facing materials including social media, help respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate events. The Associate will work across Siegel teams to align key messages, and identify areas of collaboration both within the team and with our external network.
Responsibilities
External Communications
- Conduct research, including:
- Review Siegel grant recommendations, Siegel grant check-in notes, grantee reports, grantee-generated content, and other materials as needed
- Conduct background research to situate the findings in a broader context and potentially develop further insights
- Other research projects as needed
- Offer new and unique publication ideas based on findings
- Write and edit content, including Insight posts, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, talking points, and other materials that communicate Siegel’s activities and priorities to our target audiences
- Write content with a clear understanding of Siegel’s strategic objectives and organizational positions
- Write content in a clear and accessible voice and tone in keeping with Siegel’s existing publications tone and cadence
- Working alongside Siegel team and external communication partners – support the drafting and development of a release strategy and dissemination schedule for each written piece
- Media Relationships
- Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and prepare briefs and talking points for Siegel spokespeople
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
- Social Media
- Manage cross-channel social media calendar
- Draft content for Twitter and LinkedIn, and post on those channels once approved by leadership
- Opportunity to stand up additional accounts on other social media channels, with the support and direction of Siegel leadership
- Make updates to our Website, Insights Page, and online marketing efforts, such as Mailchimp
- Broadly, proactively seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of our brand
Internal Communications
- Prepare internal memos, event briefings, and talking points for Siegel spokespeople
- Support coordination of conferences, panels, and events
- Maintain records of media coverage, analytics, and strategy metrics
- Update internal CRM and external email distribution lists
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience working communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields. Nonprofit or philanthropy experience is a plus
- Intellectual curiosity
- Excellent written communication, editing, data entry, and copywriting skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop) is a plus
- Experience in Word Press, web design and content production is a plus
Special Note:
In your Cover Letter, please let us know why you are interested in this role.
Salary & Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $80,000, plus a bonus. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email [email protected].
Siegel Family Endowment (Siegel) is searching for an experienced, reliable, and task-oriented Office & Operations Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Office & Operations Manager will be a member of the Operations team to ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day management and operation of our office, including our physical and digital space.
The Office & Operations Manager is expected to perform all duties with precision, timeliness, and from a customer service approach. They will always uphold the highest level of discretion while building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and partners.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, professional, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail. They should have a strong passion to create a safe, innovative, and unique work space for internal staff and guests. They will be fully engaged and busy from the first day, and we guarantee there will never be a dull moment.
Responsibilities
Office Management:
- Liaise with the Family Office’s Facilities Management and Food & Beverage team
- Manage, and is included in, the weekend and holidays emergency coverage schedule for the property. Available to respond and be on site within 1 hour.
- Daily point of contact for the housekeeper and ensure property remains tidy and organized
- Act as the main point of contact for the physical and digital space:
- Available to be on-site during office hours and act as the main point of contact for emergencies
- Ensures protocols to open and close the building are adhered to
- Manage deliveries and mail; coordinate reception services, including overseeing a receptionist; occasionally covering the receptionist desk
- Support team members with large scale printing requests
- Monitor [email protected] emails; responds to or delegates requests and inquiries in a timely manner
- Update operational procedures and policies for townhouse office space, as needed
- Ensure the property is appropriately stocked with office supplies, snacks and other necessities
- Assist with onboarding and off-boarding of team members, contractors/consultant, including but not limited to – ordering of laptops; desk set-up, key card access, email set-up and digital space access.
- Reinforce all the protective protocols to ensure property’s items (example: furniture, artwork, dishware) is properly cared for
Guest Experience Management:
- Execute procedures to ensure we host all guests in a warm and professional manner
- Ensure meetings spaces are set and reset as needed
Event Logistics:
- During event planning – be a thought partner and ensure detailed event logistics, that elevate the event’s mission and goals, are incorporated
- Support and coordinate with the Family Office’s Food & Beverage team for select events
- Manage and provide logistical support for all internal and external engagement events (which may fall outside of typical working hours), including booking event space, catering, managing guest list and communication, and greeting guests
- Plans team appreciation initiatives (including b-day, work anniversaries, and other life events – baby, new home, etc)
- Helps set the culture of the organization – schedule and organizes team bonding or other team wide activities (example: Team photos)
Operations Support:
- Finance:
- Collects quotes to assist the COO in creating and updating the annual budgets
- Execute approved budget in a cost-effective manner, facilitate purchase orders, invoice payments, and reports
- As needed, support the COO with various project related tasks such as research, grant execution, compliance and legal support.
Qualifications
- At least 5-7 years of experience in managing a work space
- Other preferred experience includes hospitality, operations, facilities & office management, and/or private service
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of home maintenance and systems
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational, time/project management and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Knowledge of G Suite/Google for Work, and Asana or similar systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary & Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $115,000, plus a bonus. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email [email protected].
Siegel is searching for an experienced, reliable, and task-oriented Receptionist & Operations Coordinator. Reporting to the Office & Operations Manager, the Receptionist & Operations Coordinator will be part of the Operations team to ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of our office, and provide direct administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Receptionist & Operations Coordinator is expected to perform all duties with precision, timeliness, and from a customer service approach. They will always uphold the highest level of discretion while building and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and partners.
The ideal candidate is resourceful, professional, and able to work in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail. They will be fully engaged and busy from the first day, and we guarantee there will never be a dull moment.
Responsibilities
Receptionist:
- Register and provide general support to visitors to the office
- Act as concierge and help team members and guests, as needed. Keep spreadsheet of local shops for catering, parking, external meeting locations
- Accept mail and delivery packages; track packages; and appropriately distribute
Support for the Chief Operating Officer (COO):
- Schedule meetings and appointments
- Coordinate travel, including transportation and accommodations, conference registrations and/or meetings, and create detailed itineraries
- Organize and reconcile expense reports in a timely manner
- Update and maintain CRM for the COO’s relationships
- Provide backup for other administrative support staff, as needed
- As needed, support the COO with various administrative tasks such as research, grant execution, compliance and legal support.
Office Management:
- Act as a backup and provide support to ensure smooth day to day operations of the team
- Maintain and organize digital files and hard copies
Human Capital Management:
- Support the recruiting process and support Hiring Managers as needed
- Maintain a complete record for interviews, new hire onboarding, and offboarding
- Schedule interviews and prepare relevant interview materials
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
Finance:
- Facilitate purchase orders, invoice payments, and reports
- Ensure all invoices and financial reports are filed
Grant Execution & Administration:
- Prepare monthly grant execution documents, including grant letters and wire requests
- Assist with database management for grant tracking
- Provide relationship managers with proper documentation and updates on the status of grant executions
Event Planning Support:
- Provides logistical support to the Office & Operations Manager for all internal and external engagement events (which may fall outside of typical working hours), including booking event space, catering, and managing guest list and communication
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2+ years experience as an Administrative Assistant, or relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Knowledge of G Suite/Google for Work
- Knowledge of Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System is a plus
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary & Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $70,000, plus a bonus. This role is eligible for overtime. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email [email protected].
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Head of Research, the Research Associate will work closely with their colleagues on the research team to execute the vision across Siegel’s research activities.
The Research Associate will work with the Research team and with Siegel’s partners and grantees to develop novel insights, help develop and implement research agendas, and help disseminate research findings to a variety of stakeholders. A successful candidate will be intellectually curious and action oriented. As part of a small team you will be involved with the full range of the research team’s work.
The Research Associate will help develop and implement a growing portfolio of grants to research institutions, including to academic centers and think-tanks. Our research interests are at the intersection of technology and social sciences and includes questions around intelligence, information, innovation, development, decisions, and design (see below).
You will play a critical role in building Siegel’s reputation and partnerships. This role is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing team and to gain exposure to a variety of research and nonprofit organizations.
Responsibilities
Research Team Support
- Assist in managing research projects, tracking status and findings
- Support literature reviews on relevant topics,
- Work in partnership with colleagues to help develop research agendas related to inquiry questions, as aligned with Siegel’s inquiry-driven approach to grantmaking
- Provide thoughtful feedback based on research finding and field learning to contribute to shaping organizational strategy
- Working with the Program team, assist in managing potential research grantee pipeline and in preparation of grantee sourcing discussions and proposals
- Respond to inquiries from a wide range of constituencies
- Help evaluate and monitor grantees.
Research Dissemination
- Help plan and execute convenings with external partners
- Help prepare research summaries for a variety of audiences
- Synthesize learnings from the research and collaborate with colleagues to uncover interesting opportunities at the intersection of our interest areas and topics for further exploration
- Help facilitate internal learning from research grantee relationships
- Assist with writing white papers, Medium posts, and/or other publications that elevate Siegel’s research or the findings from our grantees
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience working in an organization that conducts and/or disseminates research (broadly defined)
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in nonprofit, philanthropy, or relevant field
- Intellectual curiosity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical and complex research to more understandable forms
- Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- A master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field preferred
Salary & Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $77,000, plus a bonus. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email [email protected].
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Head of Research, the Research Fellow will conduct original research in a relevant field and work to disseminate those findings via thought leadership activities, such as through professional meetings, public presentations, and via media outlets. The fellowship will be either a one- or two-year appointment.
We anticipate that the fellows will work on projects of interest and relevance to Siegel’s program areas, broadly defined. We are currently especially interested in fellows with a background at the intersection of social sciences and technology – our specific research interests include intelligence, innovation, information, design, decisions, and development – ; but we welcome additional suggestions for research agendas. We welcome applicants from traditional disciplines as well as hybrid or interdisciplinary programs. We anticipate that the research fellow will be able to apply their research and expertise in multiple fields of interest to Siegel.
While academia is one audience for this work, we also anticipate that the fellows will also be effective communicators with other more general audiences, including policymakers, nonprofit and private sector leaders, and the media.
We anticipate that the fellowship will be either a one- or two-year appointment and most appropriate for early career (post-doc) researchers.
As a Siegel Research Fellow, you will play a critical role in building Siegel’s reputation and partnerships. This role is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing team and to gain exposure to a variety of research and nonprofit organizations.
Responsibilities
Knowledge Creation
- Undertake original research in one or more areas of interest to Siegel
- Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics, and synthesize findings
- Work in partnership with colleagues to help develop research agendas related to Siegel’s inquiry questions, as aligned with Siegel’s inquiry-driven approach to grantmaking
- Provide thoughtful feedback based on research findings and field learning to contribute to shaping organizational strategy
Research Dissemination
- Prepare research reports, articles, presentations, and other publications that elevate Siegel’s research or the findings from our grantees
- Plan and execute convenings with external partners
- Prepare research summaries for a variety of audiences
- Synthesize learnings from the research and collaborate with colleagues to uncover interesting opportunities at the intersection of our interest areas and topics for further exploration
- Facilitate internal learning from research grantee relationships
- Other duties as assigned
Research Grant Support
- Working with the Grantmaking team, assist in evaluating potential research grantee projects, and help to source new opportunities
- Help evaluate and monitor research grantees
Qualifications
- Have or expect to soon complete a PhD level course of study conducting research in a relevant field (see above)
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore adjacent fields of study
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical and complex research to more understandable forms
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Additional experience in an organization that conducts or disseminates research is a plus.
Special Note:
In your Cover Letter, please let us know why you are interested in this role.
Salary & Compensation
The anticipated salary for this position is $77,000, plus a bonus. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email [email protected].
Individuals seeking employment at Siegel Family Endowment are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.