Scranton Area Community Foundation is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for all people in Northeastern Pennsylvania through the development of organized philanthropy. With assets of more than $55 million and more than 270 charitable funds, the Scranton Area Community Foundation distributed over $5 million in grants and scholarships in 2021. Additionally, through its foundation management services offered to other private and public foundations, the Scranton Area Community Foundation manages assets of more than $95 million and has distributed an additional $4.5 million in grants and scholarships through assets under management. As a public 501(c)(3) community foundation, the Scranton Area Community Foundation serves as a steward, a grantmaker, a charitable resource, and a catalyst for change. The Scranton Area Community Foundation leads various initiatives including Women in Philanthropy, the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, NEPA Moves, NEPA Thrives, and the NEPA Animal Welfare Collaborative.

The Community Impacts Project Manager will assist with management of a number of projects and initiatives being led in the community in collaboration with other project management and administrative staff. Though reporting directly to the VP of Administration and Operations, this position will work closely with other Community Impacts staff to fulfill the Foundation’s strategic pillar of Community and Leadership Catalyst.

The duties and responsibilities of the position may vary depending upon the current needs of the Foundation and initiatives underway. Community initiatives can include, but are not limited to, affordable housing, quality childcare, accessible transportation, region-wide giving day, capacity building for nonprofit organizations, community safety, animal welfare, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position is ideal for candidates who:

• Thrive in working in a dynamic, collaborative, and evolving team-oriented environment;
• Excel at being proactive and self-motivated;
• Have passion in supporting programs that advance our region as a whole;
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills.

Full time position with 40 hours per week. Foundation operating hours are between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule will be flexible with the majority within those timeframes, though occasional evening events may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• Preference will be given to candidates with business, project, or program management experience
• Superior organizational and time management skills 
• Strong ability to work independently as well as within a team environment 
• Excellence in relationship building and respectful dialogue with partners and stakeholders
• Strong ability to prioritize projects in an effective and efficient manner 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Exemplary listening and communication skills 
• Excellent collaboration skills with desire to work in a team environment 
• Self-motivated, proactive, and creative problem solver 
• Strong desire to learn 
• Highly skilled in Google Suite, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, as well as Microsoft products, including Excel and Word 
• Proficiency in Zoom or similar virtual platforms 
• Ability to work both remotely and in an office setting at the Foundation’s offices in the Hill Section of Scranton

Salary may range from $47,000 to $55,000 depending on experience. Position includes premium health, dental, and vision insurance benefits with modest cost-share by employee. Insurances begin on the first day of the month following the employee’s start date. Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits included which begin six (6) months following the employee’s start date. Contributions into a pension plan (SEP-IRA) are also included. Competitive time off policy offered.

Interested applicants should email info@safdn.org with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Reference(s) from educators, previous managers, or similar authority positions