Special Initiative Project Coordinator

Hiring Status: Temporary/Part-time

Direct Report: Executive Director

Position Summary:

The Special Initiative Project Coordinator will function as part of a team, working multiple areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities consist of management of the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative, Southern Black Girls and Women’s (SBGW) grant initiative supported by the Tides Foundation. This position will work in partnership with other SBGW Team at Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF), Fund for Southern Communities (FSC) and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund (TIF). Additional responsibilities include implementation of grant-making, development and other program and member-service related activities. Will handle some administrative duties related to the day-to-day office operation for the project.

Job Requirements:

• Progressive social change orientation necessary
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• College degree preferred, Master’s Degree a plus
• Thorough knowledge of the non-profit sector and philanthropic community
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines
• Must be self-disciplined & self-starter
• Ability to coordinate meetings and special events
• Ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks
• Results oriented
• Professional appearance as required
• Good motivational and organization skills
• Substantial commitment of time, some night meetings, and travel (including weekends)
• Demonstrated ability to work with different types of people and organizations in the South.

Mental Requirements

• It is crucial that the candidate be able to organize a variety of tasks and instructions
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to track multiple projects from start to finish
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to work as a member of the team

Responsibilities: Include, but are not limited to:

Programs

• Manage Community Investment Fund Initiative
• Coordinating SBGW grant activities, in collaboration with other cohorts
• Coordinate technical assistance workshops and offerings for grantees & potential grantees
• Manage the Grantee Partners Database Program
• Manage Donor Database

Public Relations

• Manage development of content for Annual Report, e-newsletters, brochures and other needed materials.
• Development of PR materials
• Increase general public awareness through appropriate activities
• Ability to update the website content in concert with web-master

Work in cooperation with the Executive Director and Anchor Organizations to:

• Provide leadership towards implementing the mission and goals of the
• Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium and Casey Foundation Grant
• Represent FSC personal contacts, networking opportunities, media, etc.
• Be an advocate for FSC’s mission and philosophy with donors, grantees and the public
• Represent FSC in philanthropic networks regionally and nationally, and promote the concept of community based philanthropy

Organizational Relationship

Works well with cohorts, staff, interns, core partners, and volunteers

** Position Description is Subject to Change **

Job Title Office Assistant

Employment Status: Part-time

Supervisor: Executive Director

Job Summary: The Office Assistant will function as part of a team, working with the staff of the organization.  Responsibilities involve program, development, finance and administrative duties.  

Job Requirements:

• Progressive social change orientation necessary
• Knowledge of Micro-soft Office, database and accounting software (Quickbooks Online)
• Ability to work within seasonal deadlines
• Ability to coordinate meetings and special events
• Ability to work with volunteers
• Results oriented
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Professional appearance
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Must be self-disciplined & self-starter
• Substantial commitment of time, some night meetings, and travel (including weekends)

Knowledge Requirements:

• Understanding of the non-profit sector
• Successful performance in a similar position with the ability to handle, details and tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work with different types of people and organizations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of how to organize work load
• Highly motivated and energetic individual with a commitment to the organization, progressive & social change

Mental Requirements

• It is crucial that the candidate be able to organize a variety of tasks and instructions
• It is imperative that the candidate be able to track multiple projects from start to finish

Duties:

Programs

• Assist with the coordination of grants program
• Assist with special events planning and implementation
• Assist with Conference planning & implementation
• Manage Programs Database

Office Operations

• Update corporate records
• Facilitate logistics for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Coordinate organization’s mailings
• Maintain office supplies
• Updates files and filing system

Financial 

• Facilitate deposits into FSC accounts
• Assists with preparation of acknowledgment and tax letters
• Manage Donor Data Base 

Development

• Manage monthly pledge program
• Assist with donor events and special events
• Manage donor records and generate reports
• Coordinate office mailings

Organizational Relationship

Work well with all staff

** Position Description is Subject to Change *