Employment Opportunities

Humboldt Area Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and offers a variety of employment possibilities for individuals who believe in and want to support our mission of promoting and encouraging generosity, leadership and inclusion.

We seek to hire a diverse staff of dedicated individuals who are committed to producing top quality work, who want to use their unique strengths and abilities to make a lasting difference, and who are sensitive to and knowledgeable about the needs of the communities we serve. In each of our vacancy announcements we include both minimum and preferred qualifications, certifications or training. Research shows that many women and people of color, in particular, feel that they must have all listed required and preferred skills and experience before applying for a new position. We want to reiterate that any preferred experience or training listed is not required to apply for a position in our organization. If you meet the minimum requirements and have the passion for the work, we strongly encourage you to apply. On-the-job training can be provided for the rest.

For questions regarding employment opportunities, contact Haley Clark at haleyc@hafoundation.org or (707) 442-2993, ext. 376.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@hafoundation.org. Note the position your are applying for in the subject line of your materials submission.

Current Job Opportunities:

Executive Assistant to Advancement & Philanthropic Innovation

Are you a well organized person that has experience supporting multiple executives? The Advancement & Philanthropic team is seeking an Executive Assistant who will handle a broad and diverse range of responsibilities and assignments related to funding and donor relations initiatives. This position is based out of the Crescent City Office.

Click here to view a detailed job description

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Application Procedure:

Please email the following two (2) documents in Word or PDF format to jobs@hafoundation.org:
1. Resume
2. A cover letter, to include the following:

After reading the job description please write a statement within your cover letter addressing how your experience relates to this position and will set you up for success in Humboldt Area Foundation+Wild Rivers Community Foundation.

Please detail any skills, knowledge, abilities specific to supporting multiple executives and team logistics and/or experience in supporting funding and resource initiatives for an organization.

Program Manager, Climate and Community Resilience (CORE) Hub 

We are seeking a dynamic and well organized Manager for the CORE Hub Program who will handle a broad and diverse range of responsibilities and assignments to support the Executive-in-Residence for the Climate and Community Resilience program.

Click here to view a detailed job description

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by 8am on October 24, 2022.

Application Procedure
Please email the following two (2) documents in Word or PDF format to jobs@hafoundation.org:
1. Resume
2. A cover letter, addressing the following prompt:

After reading the job description and reviewing the webpage for Redwood Region Climate and Community Resilience Hub, please write a statement within your cover letter addressing why supporting transitions to decarbonized and resilient communities is important and how this position, specifically, resonates with you. Please detail any skills, knowledge, abilities and as well as previous experience you possess that set you up for success in this position.

Native Cultures Fund Coordinator

We are seeking a well organized Coordinator to support to support two Senior Program Officers for the Native Cultures Fund (NCF) who will handle a broad and diverse range of responsibilities and assignments related to cultural grant programs and scholarships as well as community based programs and initiatives.

Click here to view a detailed job description

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by 8am on November 14, 2022.

Application Procedure:

Please email the following two (2) documents in Word or PDF format to jobs@hafoundation.org:
1. Resume
2. A cover letter, to include the following:

• Explain your interest in the organization and position
• Provide a short answer to at least one of the following questions:
  • What is your vision around what the future of California Indigenous cultural revitalization might look like?
  • What elements of decolonization or indigenization would you want to apply to how NCF works with programs, staff, and partners?
  • How could your privilege (race, gender, socio-economic, positional, educational, experiential, etc.) serve you in this work? How are you using it to create more equity?