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. 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 Human Resources at jobs@hafoundation.org.

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:

Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation

WRCF Office Associate

We are searching for a new teammate that will be responsible for maintenance of the Wild Rivers Community Foundation (WRCF) facility, based in Crescent City. In this role you would be administering the day-to-day office needs, grant processing and communications, and providing general support for the WRCF office staff.

Click here to view a detailed job description.

Wage Range: $20.00 – $22.25/hour depending on experience, plus health benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time; $24.75 expected at 1 year of tenure.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled, however, priority consideration will be given to those that apply by 8:00am, Monday, April 10th.

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 describing your experience in leading and maintaining daily onsite office management, including but not limited to: answering phones; providing excellent customer service, maintaining files and preparing correspondence; managing databases; supporting a grantmaking process or serving on committees; ordering facility and office supplies; coordination of safety, facility maintenance, or other general operations.

Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation

Public Policy Associate

We are seeking a well organized person that has experience coordinating dynamic workloads & schedules while providing excellent customer service. The Executive, Culture and Public Policy team is seeking a Public Policy Associate who will handle a broad and diverse range of responsibilities and assignments related to public policy and advocacy initiatives. 

Click here to view a detailed job description.

Wage Range: $20.00 – $22.25/hour depending on experience, plus health benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time; $24.75 expected at 1 year of tenure.

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 describing your experience working in the public policy field and any experience in and knowledge of political systems and dynamics in the region that would help you to be successful in this position.

Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation

Donor Relations Coordinator

Are you a well organized person that has experience coordinating dynamic workloads & schedules while providing excellent customer service in a timely manner? The Advancement & Philanthropic team is seeking a Donor Relations Coordinator 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.

Wage Range: $17.00-$19.00/hour depending on experience, plus health benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays and sick time; $21.25/hour expected at 1 year of tenure.

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 what your philosophy is on customer service and the importance of attention to detail within your work. Please discuss any experience that relates to this position and will set you up for success.

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