Center for Rural Affairs Jobs

Rural Development Specialist. The Center for Rural Affairs seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Rural Development Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for researching and developing grant proposals to support rural communities. You will work closely with program staff to align grant applications with organizational goals and funder requirements. Your excellent communication skills and ability to buil...

Program Associate - Grants. The Center for Rural Affairs invites applications for a Program Associate - Grants position. In this role, you will support the development and submission of grant proposals to secure funding for our programs and services. You will work closely with program staff to research funding opportunities, write compelling proposals, and manage grant data using CRM systems. Your excellent problem-solving skills and ability to t...

Grant Funding Coordinator. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-focused individual to serve as a Grant Funding Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for our programs and services. You will collaborate with program staff to develop compelling proposals, conduct research, and manage grant budgets to ensure compliance with funder requirements. Your excelle...

Development Assistant. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Development Assistant. In this role, you will provide critical support to our development team, including grant research, proposal writing, and budget development. You will work closely with program staff to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and manage grant data using CRM systems. Your excellent organizational skills ...

The Center for Rural Affairs is hiring General Counsel, a newly created role designed to support the organization’s growth in community-based lending, clean energy finance, housing development finance, as well as organizational-wide legal, contractual, and compliance matters. The position will be based in Lyons, Nebraska. location flexibility may be offered for strong candidates in eastern Nebraska. This dynamic role will serve as strategic legal...

Are you passionate about empowering Native Nations and creating lasting community impact. The Center is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Farm and Community Manager to lead transformative initiatives in food sovereignty, economic development, health, and education. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with tribal leaders, community partners, and a talented team to create innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of nor...

The Center for Rural Affairs is seeking a General Counsel to support its growth in community-based lending, clean energy finance, and organizational-wide legal matters. This role will serve as a strategic legal advisor, responsible for contracts, loans, insurance agreements, tax credit, regulatory, and industry compliance at the federal and state levels. Key Responsibilities. Negotiate contracts and procurement agreements. Ensure contract, forms,...