MEMBERSHIP and GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR

Who We Are: The Appalachia Funders Network (AFN) is a rapidly evolving and maturing cross-sector funding network that supports our members to effectively contribute to the transformation of the Central Appalachian region. We prioritize equal access to the resources, systems and infrastructure essential to thriving Appalachian communities. Our members include private and family foundations, government agencies, banks, and community development entities. This role works with the AFN staff team, AFN current and prospective members, current and potential AFN supporters, the fiscal sponsor, and other stakeholders both within and outside of the region. For more information see https://www.appalachiafunders.org

Who We Are Looking For: You have broad administrative experience in membership programs, grant-seeking, and event management (virtual and in-person) including in smaller organizations. You care deeply about people in rural and isolated communities who are experiencing barriers to improved wellbeing and economic advancement. You are excited about this opportunity to work in support of our central Appalachian communities and are eager to roll up your sleeves. You should have strong communications, organizational, and project management skills. You embrace the opportunity to come into a small, ambitious organization and help standup right-sized processes and tools to achieve efficiency (while maximizing what is currently in place) to fuel both national and local funder engagement. You are committed to apply equity as both a process and an outcome.

You will play an essential role in fueling AFN’s current operations in support of its funder members, in seeking new foundation partnerships outside the Appalachian region, and in helping to connect with supporters and communities to drive action. In collaboration with the Executive Director and member volunteers you will apply your multi-tasking and project management skills to providing excellent customer service to members and stakeholders; tracking to outstanding topics and decisions-made; researching and setting up calendars for grant applications; and organizing various working groups, the annual membership lifecycle, and online programming. In addition, you will play a key role in helping to structure, plan and implement the annual membership convening.

For more information on duties and qualifications see: https://www.appalachiafunders.org/careers

The Appalachia Funders Network is fiscally sponsored by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, a nationally accredited community foundation located in Hazard, KY. The hire will participate in the Foundation’s excellent benefits package which includes a generous retirement plan with annual employer contribution, full vision and dental insurance, and health insurance with 100% of the premium covered by the employer.

Commensurate with experience and other relevant factors, the salary range for the role is $47,500 ‐ $54,500.

The successful candidate must currently be a full-time resident of an Appalachian Regional Commission-designated county within West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky or North Carolina. https://www.arc.gov/appalachian-counties-served-by-arc/

This is a remote position and support for a home office computer and cell phone will be provided. Must be able to pass a Kentucky and national criminal history check.

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. To be considered, please send a cover letter, resume, and two relevant professional writing samples to careers@appalachiafunders.org and include “Membership and Grants Administrator” in the subject line.

Position is open until filled; priority consideration will be given to applications received by February 7, 2022. First round interviews will be conducted via Zoom with the possibility of additional interviews occurring in person. The anticipated start date is no later than April 1, 2022. We are unable to respond to telephone inquiries about this position and will not accept candidates through the services of a search firm.

FAKY is an equal opportunity employer that values an inclusive and multicultural working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.