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The Motley FoolOperations Associate, Fool Community Foundation
The Fool Community Foundation, established by The Motley Fool, seeks an Operations Associate to join its mission-driven team. The Foundation works to expand wealth-building capabilities and…
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The Fool Community Foundation, established by The Motley Fool, seeks an Operations Associate to join its mission-driven team. The Foundation works to expand wealth-building capabilities and financial freedom for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Operating as a lean group, the organization relies heavily on strong behind-the-scenes processes, systems administration, and detail management to keep its work moving forward accurately and on time. In this execution-focused position, the…
Job Description
The Fool Community Foundation, established by The Motley Fool, seeks an Operations Associate to join its mission-driven team. The Foundation works to expand wealth-building capabilities and financial freedom for the two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Operating as a lean group, the organization relies heavily on strong behind-the-scenes processes, systems administration, and detail management to keep its work moving forward accurately and on time.
In this execution-focused position, the Operations Associate partners closely with the Operations Manager to bring operational strategy to life. Responsibilities span both team operations and HubSpot system support. Daily tasks range from managing contractor paperwork and coordinating internal events like FoolFest to maintaining CRM data cleanliness, building reports, and troubleshooting basic user issues.
This opportunity suits an organized, detail-oriented individual who enjoys creating order and helping others succeed. Candidates should be comfortable learning new platforms, managing multiple recurring deadlines simultaneously, and communicating clearly in writing. The role provides a chance to contribute to a collaborative team focused on broadening access to financial freedom.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate contractor paperwork to ensure all necessary documentation gets completed and filed properly
- Support internal culture initiatives, team gatherings, appreciation events, and happiness surveys
- Maintain organized virtual files, shared resources, and documentation so information stays current
- Assist with scheduling, logistics, and communications for events such as FoolFest
- Manage recurring operational calendars and tasks to ensure deadlines and follow-ups are met
- Assist the Operations Manager with administrative duties and foundation-wide coordination
- Document workflows and update operational materials as processes evolve
- Identify methods to increase consistency and efficiency in day-to-day team operations
- Handle daily HubSpot administration tasks including data entry, record maintenance, and integrity checks
- Build and maintain CRM reports and dashboards to track work progress
- Troubleshoot basic user problems and connect colleagues with technical support when needed
- Coordinate basic system training, documentation, and user resources
Requirements
- Possess at least two years of professional experience in operations, project coordination, administration, or a related role
- Demonstrate hands-on working experience with HubSpot
- Demonstrate comfort using multiple systems including CRM platforms, project management applications, scheduling tools, and document sharing systems
- Exhibit exceptional attention to detail
- Show strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recurring workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
- Communicate clearly and concisely in writing for documentation, meeting notes, and updates
- Approach tasks proactively with a process-oriented mindset
- Maintain dependability and consistency with recurring operational duties
Qualifications
- Prior work experience within a nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization
- Holding a HubSpot certification
- Experience coordinating contractors or internal team events
- Previous creation of reports, dashboards, process documentation, or system training materials
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Candidates must have at least two years of experience in an operations, administrative, project coordination, or similar role, along with hands-on experience using HubSpot.
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