Description

Fremont Area Community Foundation is looking for a collaborative, organized, relationship builder to support the boards and committees of our affiliate foundations in Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties. This person will play a key role in grantmaking, community engagement, scholarship administration, and asset development work with our three affiliate foundations. This person will also facilitate communications and services between the Community Foundation and its affiliates.

General responsibilities of this position 

       Support boards and committees of our affiliates in governance activities, evaluation and planning of services and work plans, and coordinating administrative support and services

       Manage affiliate grantmaking activities, including directing grantmaking processes, coordinating evaluations, and serve as a resource to trustees, staff, and other partners

       Assist with the coordination and administration of scholarship programs in affiliate counties

       Work with the philanthropic services team to identify, cultivate, and retain donors

       Oversee the youth advisory committees in Mecosta and Osceola counties

       Work with the marketing and communications team to promote public awareness and plan special events for the affiliates

Compensation and benefits

       Full-time, salaried position

       Health, dental, and vision benefits

       401(k) with matching contributions

       Ample vacation time and paid holidays

       Wellness time off and benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program through Pine Rest

       Access to professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement

       Staff matching gift and volunteer time programs

 Applying for this position

Please email a cover letter and resume by July 1 to lbougher@facommunityfoundation.org. To be considered, both documents must be included in your application.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

       Completion of a bachelor’s degree and skills in public or business administration

       Strong communication skills and demonstrated management experience

       High-level interpersonal skills needed to work cooperatively with teams, trustees, donors, nonprofits, and others

       Travel within our four-county service area (Lake, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola counties)