Associate

The Education Portfolio Associate role is a unique opportunity to make an impact, learn about the education and nonprofit world, and gain the skills and experiences to be a future leader in the sector. The objective of One8’s Education Portfolio is to transform classrooms and instruction to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing, high tech world, focusing on STEM, 21st century skills and applied learning opportunities. Associates contribute to this effort by supporting nonprofits run by ambitious leaders pursuing high-impact ideas in education, through projects such as strategic planning, program evaluation, implementation planning, and due diligence. The role offers a rich learning experience including formal Professional Development opportunities, informal networking and exposure to some of the most prominent leaders in the state. Associates often go on to top graduate schools and leadership positions at various non-profits.

Education Portfolio Associates are responsible for helping to identify potential grant opportunities through robust due diligence of investment areas and organizations, providing consulting or strategic planning support for grantees, and conducting research on areas of interest to build the foundations’ internal knowledge. Associates report to Portfolio Managers and split time working across multiple projects within the Education portfolio. Associates will have broad exposure to the education sector and become active members in the collaborative One8 culture that includes monthly education team meetings, continual brainstorming and knowledge sharing.
Associate responsibilities include:

▪ Conduct research and due diligence on potential investment areas and organizations.
▪ Perform all necessary analyses, which may include benchmarking, financial modeling, competitive assessment, and analysis of organizational outcomes.
▪ Assess quality and sustainability of organizational leadership, strategic plans, and business models.
▪ Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the One8 Foundation’s areas of concentration; scour sources to get smart on organizations and issue areas.
▪ Assist in development and refinement of strategic, business and/or implementation plans in partnership with leaders from grantee organizations and/or potential grantees.
▪ Participate in strategic planning sessions, which focus on issues such as theory of change, model codification, strategic priorities, articulation of outcomes, etc.
▪ Provide strategic and “block & tackle” support to grantees in the execution of strategic plans, offering analysis and advice on program implementation, outcomes, finances, human capital and other areas.
▪ Foster strong working relationships and effective channels of communication with leaders from both grantee organizations and potential grantees.
▪ Prepare investment papers for the One8 Foundation’s board meetings.

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to careers@one8.org.