Grant Writer for Human Services Organization Job at Center For Family Life in Br
Center For Family Life, Brooklyn, NY, US, 11210
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Grant Writer for Human Services Organization
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To perform grant research, grant writing, grant program design while supporting grant implementation, compliance, and reporting.
Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, seeks a Grant Writer to join our agency leadership team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge, and experience in project and budget management, and will bring a passion for neighborhood-based work to enrich the lives of youth, families, and the community.
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
- Maintain current public and private funding portfolio through coordinating research, writing, reporting, contract management, and budget development
- Coordinate all components of submissions and assign specific tasks to appropriate staff to ensure timely, accurate completion of funder requirements
- Identify new areas for grant portfolio development by performing research and conducting outreach to funders regarding funding opportunities in line with current agency and community needs
- Organize detailed contractual files to maintain agency-wide operational standards and ensure organizational compliance
- Represent the agency in meetings with public and private funders
- Work with fiscal staff to develop expenditure reports for current grants and to develop budgets for proposed grants
- As a member of the agency's senior leadership team, participate in strategic planning, program evaluation, and development of annual staff professional development retreat
- Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred
- Years of Experience: 3 years of professional experience in grants writing/management, preferred but not required
- Highly organized and able to manage competing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
- Detailed-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and experience in project and budget management is a plus
- Basic graphic design skills (e.g., preparing photo documents, organizational charts, or other simple visuals) are a plus
- Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
- Effectively communicate with outside agency staff.
- Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change.
- Committed to the notion that families and community members possess the strengths and qualities to problem-solve for themselves and their community.
- Able to compassionately engage individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Work is primarily in a community-based setting in shared space.
- Most time is spent sitting at a desk using a computer.
- Expected to attend various meetings with internal and external staff and stakeholders.
- Some travel throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan is required.
- Fast-paced, high-energy, and highly collaborative environment.
- Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan
- Up to four weeks of paid vacation
- Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities
VI. SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience
Salary Description
$60,000 - $65,000 per year