Grants Coordinator - Portland, United States - Latino Network

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Description

TITLE: Grants Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Public Grants and Contracts Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

FLSA STATUS: Non- Exempt

LOCATION: Remote or Hybrid (Portland, OR) - Candidates located in or near the Pacific West Coast region are preferred.

COMPENSATION: $24.03 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Network's mission is to provide transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership, and civic engagement of our youth, families, and communities. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is, the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, as well as influence policy.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Latino Network provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• $300 Home Office reimbursement
• $75 Monthly internet reimbursement
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Latino Network seeks a collaborative results focused mission-driven professional with proven non-profit fundraising experience to support the growth of our grants and contracts portfolio. Under the supervision of the Public Grants and Contracts Manager, the Grants Coordinator will support all phases of our grants and contracts proposal development process, including (but not limited to): grant writing in partnership with department directors and program managers, compliance with reporting requirements, accurate record and folder upkeep and maintenance of our department's grants and contracts calendar. The successful candidate will utilize their grant writing experience, communication and organization skills to work with the development, program, and finance teams to support a fast-growing grant funder portfolio.

PRIMARY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches and identifies funding opportunities from local, regional, and national foundation prospects to support and grow our programs and services.
• Works with Directors and Program Managers to develop compelling grant and contract proposals, with support from the Public Grants and Contracts Manager.
• Works in partnership with staff to maintain a grants and contracts calendar that ensures accurate and timely submission of proposals, reports, and letters of interest.
• Works in partnership with staff to maintain updated foundation partner profiles in EveryAction database.
• Collaborates with the evaluation and program departments to ensure accurate and efficient fact collection for grant applications and comprehensive analysis for reporting.
• Maintains complete, accurate, and uniform proposal files and records.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment to ensure grants are submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• 3+ years of combined experience, education, and or training - formal and/or informal - of commensurate fundraising experience in the non-profit sector. Examples of experience, education, and training that fulfill this requirement include but are not limited to, volunteer or paid work, internships, community-based training and workshops, community college, trade school, university courses, and degrees. Experience, training, and education from inside and outside the United States are considered equally. Transferable skills and lived experience will be considered.
• Bicultural proficiency preferred: knowledge of Latin culturally based worldview, adaptive reasoning, and problem-solving practices of Latin individuals, families, and community.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and a base knowledge of how to locate potential sources of funding.
• Ability to establish, cultivate, and steward strong professional relationships to build lasting partnerships and trust while aligning their passions with the mission, priorities, and goals of Latino Network.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while meeting key organizational deadlines.
• Professionally responsive, dependable, and maintains excellent follow through with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Performance-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic, high accountability, and commitment to achieving goals.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to successfully achieve the functions of the position as described in the job responsibilities.
• Ability to conceptualize, collaborate, plan, and manage projects and multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to use discretion and convey sensitivity as it relates to the needs of donors and the agency.
• Proficient in the use of donor database systems, and familiarity with EveryAction is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Evening and weekend availability may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Latino Network is a highly engaged work environment with satellite operations and positions performing work both onsite and remotely. We actively seek opportunities for professional development for our staff and promote a willingness to change for continual improvement. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Latino Network strives to communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.

TO APPLY

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at: Careers Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal-opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.