Community Organizer jobs in Wichita, KS

About us

Our Mission: "The goal of the Gove County Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in Gove County through philanthropy, to increase economic and community development opportunities."

The Gove County Community Foundation (GCCF) Director provides support and leadership to build a viable community foundation by developing relationships and working with individuals, area groups, and entities for the purpose of community development and betterment of life in Gove County.

Responsibilities:

· Market and promote the Community Foundation to grow funds and assets and to raise the visibility of the Community Foundation;

· Organize, facilitate and attend annual fundraising events/projects, including communications and marketing with assistance from the board;

· Promote funding opportunities to individuals, businesses, groups and associations;

· Develop and implement cooperative and joint efforts between the foundation and community/county organizations which promote common goals and achieve mutual advantage;

· Manage the daily operations of GCCF business, answering and directing calls, correspondence, project/funding requests, grant reports, etc;

· Attend and prepare GCCF board meetings providing materials including; agendas, job activity & financial reports and minutes;

· Maintain and/or coordinate GCCF website and social media;

· Coordinate, promote, and manage the Dane G. Hansen Initiatives, with assistance from the board;

· Facilitate grants – applications, approval, awareness, management, records and promotion - in assistance with the board;

· Assists board of directors in setting and implementing plans and goals, both long and short term;

• Participates in training provided by regional and/or national trainings as recommended or required.

· To propose sound and realistic plans which will enable the Board of Directors to appraise the future needs of the community, make prudent program decisions, and guide the Foundation easily and effectively consistent with expressed donor wishes, community needs and legal requirements;

• To oversee the general operations of the Foundation in accomplishing the goals established by the Board of Directors:
• ¨ Define and interpret policy
• ¨ Establish standards of performance
• ¨ Periodically appraise performance
• To act as the spokesperson for the Foundation, represent and conduct public relations contacts;

· Attend city council and county commissioner meeting(s) as requested and be available for questions;

Miscellaneous:

· A laptop computer and other necessary office equipment and supplies will be provided at the expense of GCCF with ownership to remain with GCCF

GCCF Requirements to fulfill position:

Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Nonprofit experience, preferred

Knowledge of the community

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at a time

Organizational and communication skills

Create and maintain relationships and networks skills

Valid Kansas driver’s license

Technology experience including databases, excel, word

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: In person