Coordinator, Americas - Fondation CHANEL

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL. ABOUT THE JOB CHANEL is looking for a Coordinator, Americas to join our Fondation CHANEL Team in New York. You will play an important supporting role to the Managing Director. Our ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a passion for creating the conditions for women and girls (and other underrepresented groups) to thrive. WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL: The Fondation CHANEL Coordinator, Americas will support special projects and initiatives on behalf of the Team including working with internal and external partners and crafting project management strategies. You will build relationships with key partners and staff that are crucial to the success of special projects in partnership or on behalf of the Managing Director. YOU ARE ENERGIZED BY: Administrative supportSupporting a variety of administrative tasks for the Managing Director including managing her calendar of appointments and meeting preparation, agendas, and logisticsSupporting scheduling and preparation of more complex (multi-stakeholder) meetings for the rest of the teamCoordinating the agenda and managing meeting logistics, timing and flow for the weekly team meetings. Supporting team member travel and logistics; accompany team members on trips where support is needed and to events for learning around topics and partnerships that are of interest for career development Contract/ vendor managementManaging the contracts for consultants and external vendors, with support as needed from the rest of the team Board:Managing Board / Advisory Committee scheduling, engagement, and learning agenda for the Americas Working with the Managing Director and Board Chair to create and facilitate a comprehensive board materials including ongoing training materials.Leading the timely preparation of Board / Advisory Committee documentation and presentationsLeading the development, each year, of an updated partnership compendiumDeveloping event concepts with creativity, leaning into the Fondation's values and spirit Leading the logistics for small events, such as Town Halls, Board Offsites, Team Offsites / Retreats and Grantee convenings, with extra support from the Team for larger or more high-stakes eventsProviding support to the Program Managers and Program Officers on grantee support and community building; this is a high-priority and "high- touch" area that the entire team contributes toSelecting partnerships of particular personal interest to help shepherd, as a learning and development areaTaking and collecting photographs and visual documentation of partnerships and meaningful engagements WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM: A relentless dedication to curiosity and learning to identify and pursue areas of professional and personal development throughout the yearAn active dedication to Fondation CHANEL's feminist and social justice values, both in engagement with partners and day-to-day engagement with the Fondation CHANEL team and community buildingStrong interpersonal and relationship skills with openness to other perspectivesAbility to problem solve and propose multiple solutionsStrong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Teams)University degree or equivalent The anticipated base salary range for this position is $68,700 to $82,500. Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position. Other components will include additional compensation, benefits, and perks.Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in:Diversity and InclusionAt CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organization and the connections we have with each other and our clients.We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support. Chanel CommunityCHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations. SustainabilityCHANEL Mission 1.5-- is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives. Arts and CultureWe are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center. Career and Leadership Development:We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills. CompensationBase salary, bonus potential and other forms of variable pay [may/will be] offered for this position Benefits and PerksFlexibility (flexible time and hybrid work options)Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fundFamily and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, Milk Stork, and Care.com Membership)Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days401K, pension, and other incentivesRobust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance ProgramLife insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking *Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.

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