Heartland Fund is seeking a Senior Operations Associate. For a thoughtful, mission-driven professional, this position is an exciting opportunity to support new systems and processes in a rapidly growing grantmaking organization and ever changing compliance environment.
Heartland Fund’s Senior Operations Associate plays a central role in keeping our organization running smoothly, weaving together board and governance support, internal communications, leadership team coordination, and day-to-day operational backbone. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactively anticipates needs, and exercises excellent judgment in a fast-paced environment.
You will have an opportunity to help us enable equitable investment in rural communities, democracy, and climate solutions. This is a unique and dynamic position with opportunities for growth and impact as the Heartland Fund prepares to launch as an independent entity in 2027.
Applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis. A limited number of screening calls and interview spots will be filled starting in September 2026, with a desired start date by November 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged.