Job Opportunities
The Community Foundation exists to spark positive change by inspiring generosity, caring for resources, and supporting our communities, now and forever.
We envision a region where every person feels connected, supported, and empowered and where our communities have resources and opportunities for everyone.
We seek to work with people who share our mission, vision, and values and who can bring their unique set of skills, experiences, and talents to our team of 10 and board of 30.
Please find our open job opportunities below.
Our Culture
By working from a shared foundation of expectations and values, we cultivate a healthy, collaborative, and resilient workplace culture. Our culture is grounded in the following principles:
- Adaptability – We believe our best work happens as individuals, as an organization, and as a community when we are creative, innovative, and continuously learning.
- Collaboration – We listen to diverse voices, build collaborative partnerships, and foster a spirit of teamwork and interdependence.
- Equity – We seek to ensure that all people in our community have equitable access to opportunities for a healthy, thriving life and will ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in all facets of our work.
- Generosity – We cultivate a culture of generosity by celebrating giving all kids and by nurturing authentic relationships that are built on empathy, kindness, and trust.
- Integrity – We build trust and confidence through honesty, transparency, open communication, and fairness; and engage in best practices through National Standards certification.
- Stewardship – We are responsible stewards of the human, financial, and natural resources entrusted to our care and committee to those resources contributing to a sustainable society, environment, and economy.
Administrative Associate
We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a full-time, hourly Administrative Associate ($26/hour plus benefits estimated compensation).
In this position, you will help advance our work to build communities with resources and opportunities for everyone by assisting with day-to-day financial operations, contributing to accurate record-keeping and integrity of financial data, and supporting donor engagement and stewardship. This position also provides administrative and clerical support to ensure smooth operation of the office operations, including assisting with day-to-day tasks and maintaining an organized, efficient, and welcoming work environment.
In this position, you will report to the Vice President Finance and Administration and work closely with the Operations Coordinator. This role is part of the Finance and Administration Team and, primarily through data systems work and office administration, also connects with and supports Communications, Development, and Community Impact teams. Learn more about our full team.
Complete an online application by Friday, March 13. The application will ask for a resume and answers to the following questions. No cover letter is required.
- Share briefly about yourself, your education journey, your career aspirations, and any recent community involvement/leadership/volunteer work.
- What interests you about this position and/or the Community Foundation?
- How do you see your career goals aligning with this position and/or the work of the Community Foundation?
- What are you hoping to gain from this position?
- Is there anything else you’d like to add?
The Community Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and selects personnel, including contractual intern positions, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations.
Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for those with disabilities.