Program Administrator Leadership and Philanthropy

MDC seeks a Program Administrator to provide critical administrative and program support for the Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy programs at MDC. The role will maintain, implement, and manage team systems and tools that support the other primary program team members, our communities, and our partners to be most effective.  Specifically, the position will report to and provide direct administrative support to the MDC Senior Program Director for Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy.  The Program Administrator will also support other Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy team members with notetaking, scheduling, travel, correspondence, and event planning. 

About MDC (Meaning, Dignity, and Community) 
Founded in 1967, MDC catalyzes and accelerates economic mobility across the thirteen Southern states by activating changemakers, strengthening capacity, framing key issues, and cultivating networks—centering equity through it all. 

We currently work in 4 key issue areas: 

1. Leadership & Philanthropy 

1. Educational Equity 

1. Economic Security & Mobility 

1. Rural Prosperity & Investment 

MDC has a staff of 45 with oversight from a national board of directors.  The full MDC staff meets monthly for 90 minutes and quarterly for 3 hours in person. Our leadership team is led by our President and CEO, two vice-presidents, and four Senior Program Directors that cover our major focus areas.   

About the Team 
The Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy team at MDC invests in leaders and institutions to create equitable systemic change across the U.S. South by strengthening the changemakers and philanthropic institutions seeking to promote equity across the region.  

We work in a high-paced environment with full days but remain dedicated to a strong work/life balance.  We strive to produce excellent work toward our individual and collective goals as a program and as part of MDC.  Staff members have their own projects but will also be expected to work collaboratively. 

1. The team is supported by a Senior Director and a Program Administrator, along with three Program Directors and two Program Coordinators.  The team meets monthly via Zoom for two hours. 

1. Currently, the Senior Director supervises three Program Directors and the Program Administrator, meeting with each at least 90 minutes monthly.  Other Program staff are supervised by the Program Director.   

1. The Program Administrator has access to shared space at the MDC office, though they will travel across the state 2-3 days a month.  Working remotely is standard. 

1. The Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy team meets mandatorily every month for two hours and has at least one retreat per year. 

1. MDC staff mandatorily meet monthly for 90 minutes virtually (8 meetings per year) and quarterly for 6 hours in-person (4 meetings per year). 

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations 

Administration 

1. Take and/or transcribe notes from meetings, primarily for the Senior Program Director and the program team as a whole 

1. Provide team members with support on technology tools  

1. Maintain an Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy calendar and assist with scheduling for all project teams under ECLP as needed 

1. Maintain project file organization  

1. Order necessary tools, supplies, and equipment for the overall team 

1. Manage logistics for teambuilding activities and events 

1. Other duties as determined by the Senior Program Director 

Project Support 

1. Regularly coordinate program partner meetings and support 

1. Lead internal and external meeting logistics coordination (team meetings, team retreats, partner support events, etc., as well as follow-up) 

1. Support knowledge management, helping to document process and content learning from projects  

1. Ensure that success stories, relevant evaluation data, and communications materials are submitted regularly to relevant MDC Cross Programs staff 

1. Maintain the SharePoint and other data sites for the Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy team 

Event Coordination 

1. Lead logistics planning and execution for virtual, hybrid and in-person events, such as Zoom set-up and moderation, hotel registration, supplies and room set-up 

1. Communicate with event participants about details and logistics  

1. Coordinate language translation and interpretation for events and meetings if needed 

External Relations 

1. Edit informational documents from community partners, as needed  

1. Assist in planning/coordinating meetings and events (including follow-up)   

1. Conduct initial research on issues raised by the Equity Centered Leadership & Philanthropy team and partners 

Qualifications 

This position can be primarily virtual but will require regular work from MDC’s office in Durham, NC.  There is occasional travel averaging once a month, typically within NC. We have a preference for candidates that live in the greater Triangle, NC area.  

The Program Administrator should have: 

1. A bachelor’s degree or three years of relevant experience.   

1. Experience leading event logistics 

1. Experience with notetaking and a willingness to learn MDC’s style preferences 

1. Experience and comfort working with diverse groups of various sizes 

1. Skill with customer service and responsiveness to constituent needs 

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills with a variety of audiences 

1. The ability to work independently and take initiative on projects 

1. Basic research experience 

1. Must possess the skills to create succinct, accurate, timely documents 

1. Must exhibit the highest degree of personal integrity, professionalism, and dedication to excellence 

1. Timely follow-through and attention to details  

1. Curiosity about and willingness to explore issues of inclusion, power, privilege, and equity 

1. Comfort working independently and as part of a team 

1. Basic presentation skills and comfort using Teams, Zoom, etc., for meetings 

1. The ability to think creatively and collaboratively 

1. High proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Canva, Excel and PowerPoint 

Salary 

The hiring range for this position is $45,000 - $49,000 per year. 

MDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and equity, it is our policy to provide an equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or status in any other group, protected by federal or local law or for any other reason. We encourage applications from people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and members of underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations are available on request. For more info about MDC, go to www.mdcinc.org  and www.stateofthesouth.org. Deadline for application is February 6 at noon EST. 

To apply, submit a single PDF document containing both your cover letter and resume.