New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$95k/yr
Description POSITION: Manager, Office of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary REPORTS TO: Interim President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary LOCATION: New York, NY FLSA STATUS: Exempt WEBSITE: www.thenytrust.o…
Skills: Corporate Governance, Board Administration, Legal Research, Minute Taking, Relationship Management
New York, New York, United States • Hybrid
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Manage the creation and strategy of funds while overseeing office files and internal documentation. Support the Board of Directors through meeting preparation, minute drafting, and compliance management.
Requires 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably as a paralegal or in corporate governance. A bachelor's degree in Humanities and proficiency in Microsoft Office are preferred.
Description
POSITION: Manager, Office of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
REPORTS TO: Interim President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
LOCATION: New York, NY
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
WEBSITE: www.thenytrust.org
START DATE: September 2026
As New York’s largest community foundation, The New York Community Trust (“The Trust”) fosters and engages in enduring and innovative philanthropy, making grants that bring together the local knowledge and expertise of its team, nonprofits, and partners to help donors fulfill their vision for the causes they love. From education and the arts to health care and the environment, The Trust seeks to improve every aspect of the cultural and civic life of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
The Trust is a regional philanthropic leader. In addition to a distinguished competitive grantmaking program, The Trust hosts donor-advised funds (DAFs) that make grants throughout the United States as well as funder collaboratives that work on the leading edge of philanthropy to improve the lives of New Yorkers. In 2025, it made close to 11,000 grants totaling nearly $230 million, and has made more than $2 billion in grants over the past decade.
Having celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2024, The Trust has long been a leader in the field, with innovations ranging from establishing the first donor-advised fund in the 1930s to making landmark grants, including some of the first to fight AIDS, build The High Line, support immigrant communities in the region, and respond quickly in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Trust seeks a Manager, Office of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, to serve as a trusted member of the office and help ensure the effective management and coordination of its broad range of responsibilities.
The office of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary oversees the legal function of the organization; is responsible for processes relating to The Trust’s funds, including developing strategies for carrying out the purposes of those funds; supports the General Counsel and Board of Directors with Board meeting preparation and record-keeping; supports the donor department with regard to both legal and non-legal matters; and undertakes special projects across departments.
Requirements
The Trust supports skills-based hiring and considers a range of experiences, including professional roles, internships, volunteer or project-based work, education, certifications, and professional or industry involvement.
The annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000, based on market data and internal equity; placement within the range depends on experience.
Our offices are primarily in-person, with remote work on Fridays and limited additional remote flexibility. Benefits include a pension plan, 8% 403(b) contribution, subsidized medical coverage, generous paid time off, paid bonding leave, and more.
The Trust qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, allowing eligible employees to apply their service toward loan forgiveness.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply through The Trust’s HRIS platform, Paylocity, and submit your resume and a writing sample as a single PDF.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or New York City law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, in accordance with applicable law.
We are committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility (DEIBA) and to identifying qualified candidates who reflect the communities we serve and who support The Trust’s mission, vision, and values.
All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification.
The community foundation for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
The New York Community Trust connects past, present, and future generous New Yorkers with vital nonprofits working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community for all.
Offices: 909 3rd Ave, 22nd Floor, New York City, New York 10022, US · 1 Bridge St, Suite 145, Irvington, New York 10533, US · 50 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy, Suite #2, Commack, New York 11725, US
The community foundation for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
The New York Community Trust connects past, present, and future generous New Yorkers with vital nonprofits working to make a healthy, equitable, and thriving community for all.
Offices: 909 3rd Ave, 22nd Floor, New York City, New York 10022, US · 1 Bridge St, Suite 145, Irvington, New York 10533, US · 50 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy, Suite #2, Commack, New York 11725, US
