Philanthropy & Public Engagement Coordinator

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Philanthropy & Public Engagement Coordinator to join our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty! 

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Philanthropy & Public Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting donor member and public engagement activities including event coordination, communications support, content preparation, and administrative tasks. The role enables effective stewardship, engagement, and operational coordination across the Philanthropy & Public Engagement team and is responsible for US donation deposits. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Status: Full-Time

Start Date: August 2026

Location(s): Hybrid, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Donor & Public Engagement Support - 30%

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  Provide administrative and logistical support for member and public
• engagement events including MEDA Network hub events and
• MEDA’s annual convention
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  Support event planning, registration, materials preparation, on-site
• logistics and post-event follow up
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  Coordinate schedules, communications and materials for
• philanthropy & public engagement activities
  

Philanthropy Operations & Financial Administration – 15%

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  Process and clear private donor cheques received in the US in
• accordance with MEDA finance policies
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  Ensure purchase order and expense compliance for PPE related
• activities in MEDA systems/databases (e.g. NetSuite)
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  Maintain accurate documentation and records related to all
• transactions and approvals

Communications & Content Support – 20%

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  Create and update PowerPoint presentations for donor events and
• internal use
• 
  Provide light graphic design support (basic layouts, simple visuals)
• using approved templates
• 
  Edit, organize and post public photo albums for partners and
• stakeholders in accordance with brand guidelines
  

Data, Systems & Reporting Support – 15%

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  Support data entry and maintenance in donor and engagement
• Systems
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  Assist with basic reporting related to events, engagement activities
• and communications
• 
  Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with MEDA
• policies and privacy standards

General Administrative & Team Support – 20%

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  Provide general administrative support to the Philanthropy & Public
• Engagement team including scheduling, document preparation, and
• meeting coordination
• Maintain the VP, PPE and VP, Integrated Communications & Thought
• Leadership calendars and provide executive administrative support
• as needed
• Respond to routine donor and constituent inquiries, escalating as
• needed
• Contribute to team coordination and continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in administration, communications, philanthropy, fundraising or public engagement

Experience: 1-3 years in an administrative role

Technical Expertise: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with databases (donor, financial)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals
• Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development, and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Customer-service mindset with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadline
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Occasional travel

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

MEDA is not in a position to sponsor or assist candidates in obtaining work permits. Employees are required to establish that they will be able to work legally in the country the role is in, during the course of employment.

MEDA does not use AI for screening, assessing or selecting applicants.