Overview
Education Program Officer Jobs in Rapid City, SD at Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Title: Education Program Officer
Company: Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Location: Rapid City, SD
About BHACF
The Black Hills Area Community Foundation is a 501©3 nonprofit organization that serves the Black Hills community via our three-part mission: Lead Solutions, Give with Purpose, and Thrive Together. Presently managing over $110 million in total assets, and with a lifetime of around $85 million reinvested into the community via grants, program expenses, and affordable housing loans, the BHACF is focused on aggressively building and injecting financial and human capital into the Black Hills region for the good of our community.
Position Summary
Salary: $62,000 – $74,000
Status: Full-Time exempt (Salary position)
Benefits: 100% paid employee healthcare premium, 403(b) with employer match, generous paid personal leave, all federal holidays paid and off
The Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Education Program Officer. In this role, you will be a key player in recruiting and deploying charitable assets to promote and advance mentorship, educational, and career readiness opportunities for Black Hills residents. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Philanthropy & Special Projects and partnering with the Director of Community Impact and other members of the BHACF staff, this position involves actively engaging with the community and its donors and stakeholders; working with education-focused nonprofits; overseeing the BHACF’s Trailhead Scholars 529 Program and scholarship programs; and thoughtfully deploying philanthropic dollars to support educational work throughout our community.
The BHACF offers a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our growth and impact across the Black Hills while fostering meaningful connections with community stakeholders and grantee partners. If you are passionate about supporting the Black Hills community, enhancing educational opportunities throughout our region, and are curious about and committed to philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and community engagement, please apply!
Key Responsibilities
As the Education Program Officer, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and goals of various kind of education-focused nonprofit organizations in our region; developing thoughtful strategies for grantmaking and the long-term support of these programs and the people whose educational journeys they serve; maintaining grant reporting requirements for a national grant; managing the Trailhead Scholars 529 Program and BHACF’s annual scholarship programs; educating nonprofit partners about core nonprofit functions and best practices; and helping the Giving Team raise additional funds to support the education program.
Whether responding to inquiries, facilitating contributions, or keeping donors informed about the impact of their generosity, you can help us strengthen our community. Your role will extend beyond transactional interactions, as you will work diligently to foster a sense of connection and gratitude with our donors and grantee partners that recognizes the profound impact they have on the lives of those who benefit from their support. Fundamental to this role is a willingness to build rapport and lasting, positive relationships with donors, professionals, and educators from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds. Similarly, applicants should be curious about the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors and willing to learn about recurrent and emerging trends in the field.
As Education Program Officer, you will represent BHACF professionally in one-on-one meetings, periodic events, and at occasional program-related convenings throughout the country. You will regularly interact with BHACF stakeholders, including donors, local organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and community members. You will actively participate in community events, workshops, and meetings to promote BHACF initiatives and values.
Minimum Requirements
Competitive candidates for this role will have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience working in education (including early childhood, K-12, higher education, and vocational training) and the philanthropic and/or nonprofit sectors. Applicants should also have programmatic, administrative, and fundraising experience (including successful grant writing and donor development) or a background that demonstrates relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, along with excellent networking and relationship-building abilities, are essential. A deep awareness of the educational barriers facing members of the Black Hills community, and particularly, Indigenous communities in our region, will be helpful. You should be detail-oriented, accurate in your work, and proficient in using computers and software such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position in Rapid City, South Dakota, with a mix of in-office and work-from-home hours during the day, plus occasional evening commitments. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current auto insurance are required for occasional local travel. The role also requires the ability to occasionally lift materials up to 30 pounds
