Office Assistant - Part-time

Fund for Southern Communities; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Fund for Southern Communities is seeking a Special Initiative Project Coordinator to support the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative and the SBGW grant program. The role works with BBCF, Tides Foundation, and Truthspeaks Innovation Fund to implement grants and related activities.

The position is temporary/part-time with expectations for meetings, events, and occasional travel. Strong communication and nonprofit experience are valued for this team-based role.

Qualifications

• Must show commitment to progressive social change and equity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Degree preferred; master’s degree is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of the nonprofit/philanthropic landscape is expected.
• Familiarity with databases and office software is required.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and events efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Annie E. Casey Community Investment Fund initiative.
• Coordinate SBGW grant activities with partner cohorts.
• Plan and run technical assistance workshops for grantees.
• Maintain the Grantee Partners & Donor databases.
• Support grant-making and other program activities.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations for the project.

Skills

Social change orientation

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

Coordinate meetings

Multitasking

Results oriented

Self-starter

People & org partnerships

Non-profit/philanthropy knowledge

Education

College degree preferred

Master’s Degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

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.

Hiring Status

Temporary/Part-time

Direct Report

Executive Director

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

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 **