Grants Coordinator (Part-time)

Department: Development

Reports to: Senior Director of Development

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Contract, Part-time

Hours: 27.5 hours a week maximum

Hourly Rate: $35 - $45

Position Summary: 

Responsible for planning and preparation of grant proposals, applications, and coordination of process including: identification of potential new funding sources, development of funding resources for existing and proposed programs, writing grants, developing budgets, and collaboration on grant applications with Club management/staff. Monitors the ongoing financial management of grants (i.e. preparation, adjustments, expenditures) for the purpose of complying with all program and funding guidelines of awarding organizations. 

Key Roles:

Strategic Planning

• Prepares written proposals supported by sound research and data, develops presentation materials.
• Prepares and submits grant reports as required by the funding entity. 
• Facilitates communication of grant processes and requirements, maintains a functional grant management system.

Resource Management 

• Collaborates with finance and programs teams and monitors grant award compliance to ensure funding is expended in      accordance with foundation and/or government agency requirements and that reporting is accurate and timely.  
• Continually improving the ability to understand the requirements imposed by granting agencies and foundations across departments and create and implement systems that serve those requirements.
• Monitors foundation, city, state, and federal grant income as it relates to annual revenue goals. 
• Coordinates with Finance Services Director to prepare budgets and income projections.

Partnership Development

• Represents the Club at a variety of community events and functions, as required.

Additional Accountabilities: 

• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Budget Responsibilities

Relationships

• Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.
• External: Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to assist in resolving problems.

Knowledge, Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, non-profit management, social services, or related field preferred (or pursuing degree in related field).
• 2+ years of project coordination and grant writing experience.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills (specifically Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail and deadline oriented and comfortable performing multi-faceted projects.
• Integrity in dealing with confidential staff and member information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Preferred experience in non-profit organizations and afterschool programs.