Operations & Programs Support Specialist

WAM Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Benefits package

Job summary

Weiss Asset Management Foundation in Boston seeks an organized Operations Assistant to support day-to-day operations across administrative, financial, HR, and IT tasks. This role touches many parts of a small philanthropic outfit and offers broad learning opportunities.

You will report to the Managing Director and help maintain systems, coordinate meetings, track budgets, and assist with onboarding and governance activities.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and support payroll, benefits, and HR functions.
• Experience with budgeting, expense tracking, and financial processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities and maintain internal processes.
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and expense tracking.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and HR-related tasks.
• Coordinate governance activities, board communications, and meeting materials.
• Maintain and improve organizational systems and information management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

Collaborative / team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Drive

Airtable

Accounting software

Job description

Weiss Asset Management Foundation in Boston seeks an organized Operations Assistant to support day-to-day operations across administrative, financial, HR, and IT tasks. This role touches many parts of a small philanthropic outfit and offers broad learning opportunities.

You will report to the Managing Director and help maintain systems, coordinate meetings, track budgets, and assist with onboarding and governance activities.