Program Officer, MCF

The Middletown Community Foundation (MCF) seeks a dynamic and collaborative nonprofit professional to join its team as a program officer with primary responsibility for office operations and marketing. The program officer will report to the Executive Director and work closely alongside their program officer counterpart.

The Middletown Community Foundation (MCF) seeks a dynamic and collaborative nonprofit professional to join its team as a program officer with primary responsibility for office operations and marketing. The program officer will report to the Executive Director and work closely alongside their program officer counterpart.

About the Opportunity

Program officers are staff responsible for facilitating and supporting the execution of MCF’s mission and perform a wide range of activities specific to their role, including:

Operations

• Maintain basic records in database, grant files, donation lists, and quarterly fund statements
• Provide administrative support for Board of Trustees compliance and meeting logistics
• Manage office space, supplies, equipment, and maintenance
• Greet guests and answer phones
• Engage with donors and key constituents with stewardship in mind

Youth Council

• Liaise with high school counselors to identify new participants
• Develop meaningful experiences in collaboration with volunteer advisor
• Facilitate grant review, interviews, and distribution
• Plan and facilitate Youth Council reception

Marketing

• Lead website updates and changes; primary contact for web design vendor
• Plan digital and print ad schedule and content
• Manage production of all print materials including content, design, printing, and distribution
• Coordinate logistics for annual meeting (venue, catering, video production, etc)
• Manage social media content, messaging, and engagement

Minimum Requirements

• Collaborative, team-oriented, and energetic; able to develop relationships with colleagues, grantees, consultants, community stakeholders, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Can work and think independently with confidence, and in teams, to think imaginatively about opportunities; to create and respond to new approaches to addressing an issue; and to inspire others to work toward achieving collective goals.
• Intellectually curious; able to apply learning to work responsibilities.
• Skills in time, project, and people management; ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to make decisions and justify recommendations.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related experience or training in nonprofit operations, communications, marketing, and/or program administration; knowledge of philanthropy is especially helpful.

Physical requirements/working conditions

The program officer will perform job duties in a typical business office environment. Specific physical abilities required by this job include operating basic office equipment. Will be required to attend meetings, potentially both on-site and off-site, via phone or videoconference. Occasional events may take place outside of normal business hours.

This position is based in Middletown, OH and is not a remote position.

Salary

The salary range for the program officer is $55,000 to $60,000 depending on experience. Benefits include paid time off, up to 80% health insurance reimbursement, and a 401K match.

Submit your coverletter and resume to sknathan@mcfoundation.org by September 15^th for priority consideration.