The Smidt Foundation is a private foundation created by Eric Smidt, the owner and founder of Harbor Freight Tools, the family-owned national retailer.
The foundation builds upon the Smidt family’s longstanding commitment to give back to their home town and to advance our country’s future as one of opportunity and care for all.
Harbor Freight Tools is a major supporter of the foundation.
The Program Coordinator will be an employee of Harbor Freight Tools, which will donate the Program Coordinator’s services to the foundation.The Program Coordinator is a pivotal member of a small, entrepreneurial team, contributing to idea generation, strategic thinking, and the foundation’s core operations.
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for anchoring key administrative functions that support the foundation’s grantmaking and grants processing, and a wide variety of convening, due diligence and outreach functions undertaken by program staff.The Program Coordinator will also support the development of in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades education ecosystem and support for the foundation’s flagship program, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, and its priorities.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAnchors administrative functions of The Smidt Foundation program team, coordinating a wide variety of supportive tasksArranges and supports team-related meetings, logistics, and follow-up as well as convenings with a wide variety of external partners, advisors and community organization leadersBuilds and maintains database of like-minded funders and other entitiesAssists program, legal and finance teams in the careful operation of the grant making process.Conducts research in fields and topics of interest to the foundationPrepares written reports, analyses and a variety of communication’s pieces including meeting agendas, digital content, meeting summaries, etc.Participates actively in teamwork in support of Harbor Freight Tools for SchoolsPrepares expense and travel reportsMaintains digital files in exceptional order related to grantees and foundation initiativesRepresents the foundation at a select number of programs related to grantmaking, philanthropic excellence and in fields of interest to the foundationStays abreast of current developments in the fields of interest and in philanthropic trends and opportunities for collaborationPerforms other duties as assigned#HFTCORPRequirementsEducation (Required)Bachelor’s degree requiredSkills (Required)Written Communications: Writes succinctly in a variety of communication formats.
Crafts messages that achieve the desired result across diverse audiences.Customer Focus: Establishes and maintains effective relationships and gains their trust and respect.
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal customers.Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems, systems or processes.
Relentless and versatile in the pursuit of creative solutions.
Quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of problems.Planning and Priority Setting: Focused to ensure critical tasks are prioritized appropriatelyDealing with Ambiguity: Able to drive for results while managing changes in priorities/scope.
Can quickly adapt to evolving business needs.Organizationally Attentive: Creates and maintains user-friendly digital files and systemsSkills (Preferred / Desired)Proficient using standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)3+ year(s) of experience in non-profit or related fieldAdditional Qualifications (behavioral traits, certifications, etc)Someone that is highly productive, self-motivated, creative, and focused with excellent communication skills.
Someone that loves to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.About Harbor Freight ToolsIn 1977, Harbor Freight Tools was started as a small family-owned business.
We made a commitment to provide working people with great quality tools at the lowest prices.
And for over 43 years, Harbor Freight Tools has done just that.
From hand tools and generators, to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools, Harbor Freight offers more than 5,000 tools and accessories at quality levels that match or exceed competing brands, but at prices that are up to 80% less.
All while developing and launching over 1,000 new tools each year.
We’re not your typical retailer.
We’re a team of high-achievers, who have a passion for excellence and continuous improvement and obsess about getting things done.
We’re also equally committed to doing the right thing and giving back to our community.
And for us, collaboration is the golden rule.
We’re a 43 year-old, $5 billion company with over 1,100 stores, opening 2-3 new stores a week with over 40 million loyal customers and growing.
If you are looking for a not so ordinary and highly rewarding career opportunity, we would love to talk with you.
Delivering Value to the Hardworking Since 1977.