Program Officer - Rural Vision Keeper

The Program Officer - Rural Vision Keeper will oversee day-to-day operations as well as manage organizational and program development. The ideal candidate will have a vision of thriving, diverse rural U.S. communities, people, and alliances and preferably will have a personal connection with a rural place and/or cause. This person should be adaptable, work well under pressure, and see tasks through completion.

Responsibilities include assistance with the following activities:

• Fundraising, communications, record keeping, reporting and documentation;
• Recruitment of new participants,
• Coordinating RDLN’s educational and networking activities,
• Maintaining relationships with partner organizations
• Identifying and providing resources for participating rural community leaders;
• Internet research; and Grant management

Will consider part-time schedule

Note: Prefer applicant located in New York City, but will consider applicants from other U.S. locations