Grant Writer - San Rafael, United States - Multicultural Center of Marin

Description

The Multicultural Center of Marin ("MCM") works with immigrants and low-income families of Marin County to advance their social, cultural, and economic well-being through self-empowerment programs that encourage participation in the broader civic life of US society.

Our programs promote leadership, economic development, social, restorative, and environmental justice.

Position Summary

The Contracts and Grants Writer/Analyst reports directly to the Director of Fund Development and uses their skills as a seasoned grants administrator to independently develop and oversee grant proposals, awards, and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional funder policies.

This position primarily focuses on government grants available for climate change, climate justice, environmental and sustainability projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a thorough understanding of complex regulations.
• Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve program managers and/or multiple subawards.
• Works on grants and contracts, which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
• Completes and approves transactions for signature.
• Completes any required forecasts, budget analyses and reports of activities.
• Completes any required forecasts, budget analyses and reports of activities in support of transactions and decisionmaking efforts in their specialty area.
• Uses contract administration skills and experience to draft and issue complex or customized contracts.
• Aids in the interpretation of contract language and guidance from MCM policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in grants and contracts administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficient in researching, writing, and submitting funding proposals clearly, concisely, and compellingly to government, foundations, and other funding entities.
• Experienced in professional writing, proposal writing, and/or other applicable products, collaborating with organizational staff.
• Understanding of contracting principles and practices, competitive procurement methods, value analysis, and source selection techniques.
• Familiarity with economic and general accounting principles and practices.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for MCM's mission
• Customer service orientation with the capacity to engage diverse constituencies.
• Skillful in interpreting policy for others.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks accurately and with attention to detail while meeting firm deadlines.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including compiling data, producing reports, drafting formal documents, and writing correspondence.
• Understanding of contract law, the California Public Contract Code, Inflation Reduction Act direct pay.
• Basic comprehension of risk management, seismic, fire, other life safety, and ADA compliance issues.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Physical Duties

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and use a computer

Additional Information

• This is a regular, parttime, nonexempt position. Work may be performed remotely.

MCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and reflects the diversity of our community.

Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.


Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
$100.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply


Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years of experience in grants and contracts administration?

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in San Rafael, CA 94901