Foundation Coordinator

At Heritage Grocers Group, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another.

Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You'll be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you'll work alongside talented colleagues, while making a difference in our communities.

El Rancho Supermercado is proud to be one of the leading Hispanic grocery brands in the country, operating 28 stores across Texas and one store in Liberal, Kansas. Through the efforts of its philanthropic arm, Manos y Corazones Unidos, El Rancho remains focused on strengthening community engagement, and expanding its commitment to giving back in the communities it serves.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Foundation Coordinator will report to the Senior Director of Communications for Heritage Grocers Group and provide administrative support, stewardship coordination, and program management support to elevate the philanthropic profile and programs of the Foundation. This position interacts with a broad range of stakeholders inclusive of HGG Team Members and vendor community in addition to community organizations and local business leaders and requires an excellent customer service approach that fosters and sustains lasting relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide project and administrative support;
• Assume administrative responsibilities that include, but are not limited to scheduling meetings, processing gifts/donations, and handling accounting processes for the Foundation;
• Contribute to donor engagement activities including drafting emails, mailings, and gift acknowledgement letters;
• Manage donor records;
• Maintain donor relations over the phone, in person, and through written correspondence;
• Responsible for the integrity of donation database by creating, organizing, and updating donor profiles;
• Run customized stewardship and fund reports, as well as queries;
• Assist in the design, publication, and production of philanthropic materials;
• Assist in the planning and coordination of fundraising events;
• Attendance of some evening and weekend events will be required as well as willingness to work extra hours as required;
• Sporadic travel outside of California may be required for Foundation related business
• Routinely handle highly confidential material;
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields of marketing, communications, business administration preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience working in a donor relation and/or fundraising environment;
• Exceptional written communication skills to prepare, proofread, and edit a variety of correspondence and reports for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling with excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills are essential;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure;
• Maintain a high level of professionalism;
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with all levels of individuals doing business from within and outside the Company;
• Mastery skills of software programs MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;
• Fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish and English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work conditions below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Successful performance requires vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment is typical of an office.
• Ability to lift up to 15lbs.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.