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How to Apply for Solutions Developer/Designer (Job #348) ($92,102 - $101,637)

at Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)

🏢 About Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)

RCAC focuses exclusively on supporting rural communities through technical assistance and capacity building, making it unique among organizations that serve underserved areas. Working here means contributing directly to improving infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life in rural America, which could be particularly meaningful for candidates passionate about community impact.

About This Role

This Solutions Developer/Designer role involves designing and implementing business solutions using SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platform to support RCAC's rural community assistance programs. You'll directly impact how the organization delivers services by creating efficient systems, custom reports, and user-friendly interfaces that help staff serve communities more effectively.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve collaborating with program staff to understand their workflow needs, then designing a Power App solution to streamline their data collection process. You could spend part of the day debugging a SharePoint integration, followed by conducting a training session for end users on a new reporting feature in Power BI.

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🎯 Who Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Is Looking For

  • Has 2+ years of hands-on SharePoint development experience with specific projects to discuss
  • Demonstrates practical knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps) through portfolio examples
  • Can bridge technical and non-technical communication, given the need to train end users and collaborate with various stakeholders
  • Shows interest or experience in mission-driven organizations, particularly those serving rural or underserved communities

📝 Tips for Applying to Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)

1

Quantify your SharePoint experience: Instead of 'worked with SharePoint,' specify 'developed 3 custom SharePoint workflows that reduced processing time by 40%'

2

Highlight any experience with rural communities, nonprofits, or mission-driven work, even if volunteer-based

3

Create a portfolio link showing Power Platform projects (Power Apps interfaces, Power BI dashboards, or Power Automate workflows)

4

Mention specific Microsoft Office integration experience, as this role requires configuring systems to work with Office programs

5

Tailor your resume to include keywords: 'SharePoint development,' 'Power Platform,' 'HTML/JavaScript/SQL,' and 'user training'

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain why you're drawn to RCAC's mission of supporting rural communities", 'Provide a specific example of a SharePoint solution you developed that improved business processes', 'Describe your approach to training non-technical end users on IT systems', "Mention how you've used Power Platform tools to solve real business problems"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore RCAC's specific programs and services for rural communities on their website
  • → Research challenges facing rural communities that technology solutions might address
  • → Look into RCAC's geographic service areas and the types of communities they serve
  • → Review any public information about their current technology stack or IT initiatives
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a SharePoint development project from requirements gathering to implementation
2 How would you approach training rural community staff who may have limited technical experience?
3 Describe a time you had to configure a system to integrate with Microsoft Office applications
4 What experience do you have with Power BI for creating reports that drive decision-making?
5 How do you prioritize when managing multiple development projects simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic experience that doesn't specifically address SharePoint development or Power Platform
  • Failing to demonstrate how your skills would serve a mission-driven organization
  • Overlooking the user training component, which is explicitly mentioned in the job description

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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