Foundation looks to fill new Community Engagement job

The Community Foundation is looking to fill a new position for a Community Engagement Associate. The full-time job will become available September 2016 and will require the successful candidate to provide the full range of administrative support for the Community Engagement staff. The position reports to the Vice President Community Engagement.

Job duties include providing support for competitive grant programs and for the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative, and coordinating Community Engagement events and initiatives. Responsibilities would include processing grant applications, preparing committee agendas and meeting packets, scheduling meetings and site visits, creating and updating mailing lists, updating web pages, tracking and reporting budget information, coordinating events and other duties as necessary.

The Foundation is looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of an Associate Degree and/or three years of experience in administrative support or a related field is preferred.
• A high degree of organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, written/verbal communication skills, flexibility in day-to-day work, ability to multi-task, understanding of database organization and concepts, orientation toward teamwork and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.  Knowledge of WordPress and industry-specific programs GrantedGE, Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge would be a plus.

The job description for the Community Engagement Associate is available for download.

Please submit a resume and cover letter by August 16 to:

Terri Towle, VP Finance & Administration
ttowle@cffoxvalley.org