Join our team
We believe in building better lives for those who call Northwest Minnesota home.
That’s what we stand for, together and individually.
We strive to have the right people making up the right team – advocating for and working toward the betterment of our community
Program Specialist (Community Health & Wellness)
The Program Specialist organizes, coordinates, communicates, and supports a variety of Foundation initiatives and program activities. This position helps keep projects moving forward, maintains strong organizational systems, and ensures programs, partners, and staff remain well supported and connected, as well as regionally helping communities access resources to strengthen Northwest Minnesota.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 20th.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree (A.A.) or higher or two years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum two years of experience in administrative coordination, nonprofit, business, or community development.
- Proficiency with Excel, CRM/data systems, and digital communication tools.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, community development, economic development, or related field.
- Knowledge of NMF programs or community development processes.
- Experience collaborating with consultants or vendors.
- Passion for NMF’s mission and enthusiasm for community‑focused work.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $50,255 to a maximum of $72,590, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The primary location for this position is the Foundation’s headquarters in Bemidji, Minnesota. However, a flexible/hybrid option is available where the employee is expected to be physically at the headquarters for an agreed upon number of days and has the option to work from a remote work location the other days.
This position will require some travel locally, regionally, and potentially state-wide and nationally.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations.
Advancement Specialist
The Advancement Specialist is accountable for providing excellent customer service to external and internal audiences, and for providing executive assistant support to the Senior Vice President of Advancement to ensure efficient operation of the Advancement Division. The Advancement Specialist also supports with Communications tasks, event planning, and facilitation of special projects.
The deadline to apply is Sunday, October 11th.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school or higher educational achievement or two years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency with Excel, CRM/data systems, and/or cloud-based computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in technology, the use of a variety of software programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Knowledge of computer procedures, operations, and database systems.
- Passion for NMF’s mission and enthusiasm for community-focused work.
Additional Information
The salary range for this position is $50,255 to a maximum of $72,590, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The primary location for this position is the Foundation’s headquarters in Bemidji, Minnesota. However, a flexible/hybrid option work arrangement with a to-be-determined number of days each week, as agreed upon with the position’s supervisor is available.
This position will require some travel locally, regionally, state-wide, and potentially nationally.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations.