Full-Time Program Officer
Full-time Program Officer
The Fairfield County Foundation was created in 1989 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Foundation’s mission is to build a legacy through philanthropy and stewardship for a stronger community. The Foundation is administered locally to better serve our community needs. The Foundation will lead the way in building a thriving and inclusive community that supports well-being and quality of life for all.
The Foundation currently seeks a professional to fill the role of full-time Program Officer, to help achieve its mission
The Program Officer will assist the Senior Program Officer with the implementation of the scholarship and grant programs of the Fairfield County Foundation (FCF). Primary responsibilities are to coordinate, administer, and monitor FCF's responsive and strategic community investments and associated processes. Duties include assisting with all administrative needs, project and research support, grant review, outreach, information monitoring and management, and stakeholder relations.
The primary focus of this position will be facilitating and supporting the Foundation’s scholarship program efforts.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage administrative processes for scholarships and grant programs.
- Manage and implement manual and online process for data-entry and data-management of scholarship and grant applications.
- Respond to phone and email inquiries regarding FCF programs.
- Participate as staff support to the Scholarship and Grant Committees.
- Assist in the design, collection, and review of nonprofit grant partner reports.
- Help collect, analyze, and review qualitative and quantitative information related to FCF grantmaking.
- Help to process grant awards.
- Help organize community meetings, grantee and stakeholder conversations, and business of program-related advisory committees.
- Assist with developing and creating social media content, related to grant/scholarship activities of the Foundation as well as maintaining website.
- Assist with developing and implementing new grant and scholarship program strategies.
- Work with the Senior Program Officer in administering youth advisory committee focused on teaching younger generations about philanthropy.
- Carry out special projects, as requested, under the direction of the Senior Program Officer and Chief Executive Officer.
- Work as a member of the Foundation team to execute and meet the goals of the Foundation’s strategic plan.
Qualifications, Skills and Experiences
Essential for success:
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Must be technologically savvy: a quick learner of new software programs; and must have demonstrated ability using technology as a tool to streamline responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent spelling/grammar/proofreading skills.
- Personal and professional integrity. Exhibit professionalism in conduct, appearance, and performance.
- Ability to communicate well with diverse constituencies. Work courteously, effectively, and comfortably with a wide range of people, including donors, community leaders, volunteers, nonprofit staff, Foundation staff members, trustees, and visitors to the Foundation.
- A commitment to the Foundation’s values and mission.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Prior work experience, preferably with evidence of project management experience, or work in a nonprofit setting.
- Familiarity with grant administration or grant writing processes.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
- Customer service experience in handling confidential and sensitive customer information.
- Well-developed research skills; the ability to synthesize new information readily.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team structure.
- Excellent judgment, flexibility, good humor, and initiative.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. Responsibilities describe those functions considered essential to the performance of the job. This description does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Chief Executive Officer.
TO APPLY
Please electronically send your cover letter and resume to the attention of:
Amy Eyman
Chief Executive Officer
Fairfield County Foundation
aeyman@fairfieldcountyfoundation.org
Applications accepted until close of business on Monday, September 15, 2025
