Grants Administrator jobs in Utica, NY

Status

Full time

Department

Administration

Description

RATE OF PAY:

• $22 per hour

JOB FUNCTION:

The Grants Specialist will work closely with the Executive Team, appropriate board committees and community partners to identify new opportunities for the agency that align with the mission, coordinate grant preparation and assist with submission. This may also include assisting with renewal applications of existing programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for coordinating the activities required to prepare and submit grant proposals to foundation, corporate and government sources.
• Assist with writing proposals as needed.
• Perform research relevant to new opportunities.
• Understand the organization's programs, goals and financial needs.
• Keep careful records to track proposals.
• Maintain records of new and ongoing contracts and funding opportunities.
• Build professional relationships with partners.
• Assist with the development of corresponding proposal budgets.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals.
• Ability to lead a project from start to finish and delegate tasks to team members.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Be a compelling contributor in team environments.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local programs for families and individuals living in poverty.
• Ability to relate to service area community and to the wider community.
• Computer literacy and a working knowledge of appropriate technology and applicable software (i.e., Microsoft Office; various virtual platforms)
• Knowledge of or willing to learn navigating funding opportunity sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as requested by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AAS, BS; study in the general areas of communication, leadership development or non-profit management with 2 years of experience in grant writing or experience related to this field.
• Ability to recognize and understand the causes of poverty and the conditional and environmental effects of poverty.
• Ability to research data applicable to project.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments.
• Able to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising and/or management.
• Must be able to travel to other offices, partners’ locations, and trainings as necessary.