Careers
Working at the Community Foundation
Learn more about the Community Foundation's mission, vision, values, North Star and vital behaviors. Our staff follows a hybrid work model, working three days each week from our office in downtown Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation strives to actively demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the pursuit of racial, social and economic justice in all aspects of our organizational culture and operations, internally and externally. It is the expectation that our team members, committees and Board of Trustees share this commitment and continuously work to deepen their understanding in these areas.
Career Opportunity
Finance Director
The Finance Director has a critical role in the daily management of accounting and investment activities, budgets, financial reporting and regulatory compliance and filings for Grand Rapids Community Foundation. With the Vice President and CFO, they will work closely with senior leadership and the Audit and Investment Committees to ensure members are up to date on the activities of the organization. They will also work cross departmentally to prepare and share financial information. The Finance Director will have a strong knowledge of current regulations, strategies and metrics to ensure the Community Foundation’s financial health and stability, so the organization can accomplish its long-term goals and priorities.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and commitment to the Community Foundation’s mission, North Star and vital behaviors, along with experience collaborating with persons of various cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.
Click here for a position description. Complete the application and attach a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is January 12, 2026. Please direct questions to HR@GRFoundation.org.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.