Community Director - Web jobs in Topeka, KS

Supervisor: Republic County Community Foundation Advisory Board

Status: Full-time, non-exempt employee (40 hours/week)

Purpose: To provide support and leadership to the Republic County Community Foundation Board in building a viable community foundation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Effective oral and written communicator
• Work collaboratively with advisory board members
• Experience with social media communications
• Proficient in Microsoft programs and ability to learn new software
• Ability to interpret financial documents
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to create meaningful relationships with board members, donors, and community leaders
• Valid Kansas Driver’s license

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Board Relations
• Implement advisory board directives
• Provide assessment and evaluation of organizational activities and projects to board
• Produce and distribute regular operational reports to board (written and verbal)
• Assist board president with board agenda and supporting board activities packet
• Positive stewardship for RCCF donors and prospective donors
• Actively seeks opportunities to speak about RCCF before donors and community groups
• Help develop and implement a communications plan to raise community awareness of the Community Foundation
• Help coordinate RCCF programs and events including Match Month, etc.
• Understand and apply foundation policies and procedures
• Serves as liaison between RCCF and other area community foundation
• Work with other staff members as needed
• Flexibility to changes as needed

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS:

• Participates in training provided by foundation and regional or national trainings as recommended, including Foundation Fundamentals training and KACF annual conference
• Skills development as identified by the board
• Seeks other opportunities for learning in the field
• Assist the board with long-term vision and goals
• Increase foundation’s ability to add funds and grow assets
• Increase planned gifts for future growth

DESIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS, VALUES, TRAITS:

• Desire to work in non-profit field; passion for Republic County and the foundation
• Knowledge of each community in Republic County
• Self-motivated
• Collaborative team player
• Self-reflective

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to Relocate:

• Republic County, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person