We are hiring: Programme Coordinator

Passion for community? Highly organised and efficient? Work well with people?

We are looking for a new team member to join the Fifeshire Foundation as Programme Coordinator in a new part time role (24 hours per week), working alongside our Kaiwhakahaere and Board to manage our grants programme.

You will have strong administration skills, a passion for community, enjoy helping people in need and the ability to relate to a wide range of people, from applicants to donors. You will bring experience in working with the community sector and social services, funding or grants management skills, as well as financial administration skills and experience with data management systems. You love to be organised and meet deadlines, as well as relating to people with your friendly and helpful communication style.

Your principal objectives will be to:

  • Manage the Grant application process

  • Provide the highest level of service to applicants and their families, funding organisations, and donors

  • Provide general administration and financial support

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

  • Assist with fundraising activities and events

The Fifeshire Foundation is a charitable trust that gives assistance to people in Nelson Tasman who are in domestic crisis or hardship. With a 28-year-old history and a strong reputation, we provide goods and services from local business and suppliers to people and families in need for personal needs, household costs, critical bills, health costs, and children’s needs. The need in our community is growing and Fifeshire Foundation is evolving to meet that need.

We offer a flexible work environment in the Nelson/Tasman region. The role is 0.6 FTE (24 hours), with the possibility to increase hours in future, as growth allows.  

To apply please submit a cover letter and CV to Shanine Hermsen by 5pm Monday 14 March 2022 shanine@fifeshirefoundation.co.nz

Questions can be directed to the above email address as well. Thank you.

Download: Position Description for Programme Coordinator (PDF).

Shanine Hermsen