Strategic Impact Director — Grants & Growth

Berea College; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Berea College in Kentucky is seeking an Grow Appalachia Associate Director of Strategic Impact to help manage and develop one of the nation's largest rural food systems projects. You will work with the Director and program staff on evaluation, partnerships, and resource development, including grants and in-kind contributions.

The role emphasizes equity and collaboration, budget planning, and program reporting to campus leaders and funders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred; experience required to ensure success in this position.
• 5 years of experience in the non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of communications, marketing and fundraising strategies.
• Understanding of program evaluation and metric tracking.
• Gardening and production experience desirable.
• Background in personnel management including hiring, training, evaluation and termination.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress web design, email and internet researching).
• Experience working or living in the Appalachian region.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of ongoing evaluation of all program activities and development in collaboration with staff.
• Coordination of communication strategies in collaboration with multiple directors and staff.
• Coordinate annual garden grant proposal processes including reviewing proposals and decisions.
• Submit grant proposals in support of Grow’s initiatives in partnership with the Director and staff.
• Draft annual budgets for the Garden Grants program and related projects with various partners.
• Coordinate key activities in Grow’s strategic plan, including succession planning and peer learning networks.
• Support equity initiatives and education within staff, programs, partners, and evaluations.
• Brainstorm with long-term partners to realize food security goals through strategic planning.
• Assist in training for program partners and volunteers in website, blog and reporting processes.
• Provide training and oversight of program students, interns and volunteers.
• Support marketing plans and materials with the Social Enterprise Manager.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Non-profit management

Program evaluation

Communication

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Public relations

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Grant management software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Grant management software

Job description

Berea College in Kentucky is seeking an Grow Appalachia Associate Director of Strategic Impact to help manage and develop one of the nation's largest rural food systems projects. You will work with the Director and program staff on evaluation, partnerships, and resource development, including grants and in-kind contributions.

The role emphasizes equity and collaboration, budget planning, and program reporting to campus leaders and funders.