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The McElroy Trust is hiring a Program Officer

Program Officer Position Description

The R.J. McElroy Trust seeks a highly organized and driven Program Officer to support the grant making, community leadership and administrative functions of the McElroy Trust. This position is full-time equivalent at 32 hours per week.

Primary responsibilities:

Grantmaking activities:

-       Provide exceptional customer service to our grantees and applicants throughout the request process. Assist applicants with missing elements of applications.

-       Prepare grant docket for Trustee meetings. Provide grant request analysis to Trustees.

-       Record Trustee decisions in our online Grants Management System, Foundant. 

-       Document and update grantmaking practices for training of staff/ Trustees.

-       Support a portfolio of grantees in the execution of their work, including problem solving and site visits.

-       Provide a public face for the McElroy Trust with grantees and applicants, as called upon.

Support Trust programs

-       Assist with implementation of the Fellowship and World’s Greatest Spring Break for Kids programs.

-       Support and maintain the Youth Emergency & Opportunity Fund, including developing relationships with school leaders.

-       Support the programmatic activities of the Gold Star Program in partnership with the Gold Star Coordinator.

-       Implement promotional activities for programs as needed.

Story-telling and assistance in community leadership

-       Remain current on emerging issues and trends in philanthropy, the nonprofit community and specific areas relevant to the McElroy Trust.

-       Regularly develop and share stories via the Trust’s communication vehicles, including website and social media.

-       As assigned by the Executive Director, represent the Trust at meetings, events and in coalition work.

-       Support the development of strategic partnerships and initiatives in alignment with the McElroy Trust.

Supports Executive Director, Board of Trustees and McElroy Trust with core administrative functions.

-       Process payments and review financial documentation for accuracy.

-       Assist in preparing board and community meetings.

-       Assist in maintaining records of the Trust.

-       Maintain the Trust’s physical office and operations.

-       Other duties as assigned.

Personal qualities/ skills the Program Officer should demonstrate:

-       High level of integrity and confidentiality, both personal and professional.

-       Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

-       Ability to gain proficiency with our grant management software, Foundant and our website, Squarespace.

-       Organized, motivated self-starter; ability to work independently.

-       Experience in building relationships to move the Trust’s work forward.

-       Excellent interpersonal skills to include communication with active listening and balancing divergent views, dependability and professionalism, among others.

-       Must have and maintain a U.S. state driver’s license.

-       Previous nonprofit or foundation experience preferred.

-       Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Salary: The position is 32 hours/ week with an annual salary of $49,000 - $55,000, commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and three references to Megan McKenzie (megan@mcelroytrust.org) or mail to 114 E. 4th St. Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50703 by April 17th, 2024.

To learn more about the R.J. McElroy Trust, visit our website: https://www.mcelroytrust.org/