ABOUT THE CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) Founded in 1985 by craft artists for craft artists, CERF+ advocates for the well-being and thrive-ability of craft artists and the craft field by supporting the craft community across the U.S. and its territories through disaster relief, preparedness grants, resources, and education. Guided by principles of objectivity, equity, generosity, inclusion, and care, the organization plays a vital role in disaster management for the arts and culture sector and equips craft artists to prepare for and recover from emergencies.

CERF+ is an inclusive organization that focuses on supporting craft artists in times of disaster and emergency. We are a fully remote staff that supports balance in work and life because of the nature of our organizational structure. We are committed to working together and being genuine, respectful, and supportive of each other. We honor collective rest and pitch in when episodic work peaks during various times of the year. We love working with artists and doing our best to provide timely, relevant, and needed support. We value relationships in the arts and culture field, with national service and grant partners as well as organizations that work with craft artists or that are part of the craft discipline network. We also value the local connections we have by being a remote staff which allows us to be connected and inform the national conversation. While we have a hierarchical structure, we work in a shared space contributing to the ideation, evolution, and connection of the work. We honor each other’s humanity. We push against supremacist work culture. We are works in progress.

THE POSITION

CERF+ is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented finance operations coordinator to join our mission-driven, fully remote team. Reporting to the deputy director, this vital role supports core financial functions including payroll, tax compliance, financial reporting, budget development, and grantee/vendor coordination. This is an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive organization that supports craft artists, values collaboration and balance, and is committed to equity and community engagement.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in payroll and financial systems, particularly QuickBooks Desktop. They are comfortable with financial processes and reporting, tax filings, and compliance-related tasks with precision and reliability. With excellent communication skills, they can effectively support vendors, grantees, and staff, including onboarding and troubleshooting financial processes.

They have a solid grasp of budgeting, reporting, and audit preparation, and can collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and external partners. A proactive problem-solver, this candidate maintains up-to-date documentation and ensures records are stored and handled securely. As part of a fully remote team, they are self-motivated, communicative, and value connection—both within the organization and in their local community. They are eager to contribute to a mission-driven culture while upholding high standards of accountability and integrity.