The Awards Associate administers the Foundation’s growing portfolio of internally managed individual awards programs, which currently includes Earth Science, Field Biology and Food. All of our awards celebrate remarkable individuals working in under-appreciated and hands-on fields. The Foundation selects awardees for the impact and originality of their work to date, as well as the momentum an award could provide at a critical career junction. The awards are one-time and unrestricted, intended to provide awardees with funding, attention and support.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with Program Officers, the Awards Associate leads project management and award operations for multiple concurrent awards cycles. Responsibilities include coordinating nominations, nominators, and selection committee processes; conducting due diligence; developing program materials and communications; organizing wraparound support for awardees; and improving our processes over time.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, early-stage family foundation. The team has the flexibility to experiment, refine and expand programs that directly support individuals making an impact in their fields.
CEA Recruiting is assisting Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation with this search. To be considered for the position, please visit our career portal to submit a resume, thoughtful cover letter, and salary expectations. Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Preference will be given to applications received before June 29, 2026. The position will remain posted until filled.
Each application is personally reviewed by our hiring team. Please write your application in your own words. We typically reach out to candidates selected to advance in our process within 3-4 weeks from when the application is submitted. Only candidates selected to advance will be contacted prior to the successful completion of this search. All candidates will be notified when the search has closed.
For questions about completing the application form or technical concerns, you may contact [email protected]. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to provide individual responses on the status of your application or feedback to candidates who do not advance to interviews. To ensure your application is reviewed and you receive notifications about the process, please use only this career portal to submit your application materials. Your attention to these details will inform our evaluation of your candidacy.
We anticipate the interview process will include:
- An initial 30-45-minute video interview with CEA Recruiting
- A 75-minute video interview with members of the Maxwell/Hanrahan hiring team
- An in-person interview day with 2-3 sessions with the Maxwell/Hanrahan staff team
Throughout the process, we will make sure there is sufficient time for you to ask us questions. Interviews can be scheduled outside of normal business hours, if needed. With your permission, we ask final candidates to provide references. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are committed to keeping you informed of your status throughout the process.
The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and reflects the diversity of our grantees and our community. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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