Job Description
YES’ mission is to serve homeless and at-risk youth by providing critically-needed resources which empower them to become self-sufficient. YES provides these resources to youth experiencing homelessness through trauma-informed support, develops leadership and employment readiness of youth and partners with youth to advocate for systems of change.
Compensation: $60k - $65k range dependent on experience
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- ER paid STD
- LTD
- ER paid Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Hospital
- Cancer
- Generous Separate vacation and sick leave banks plus personal time
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Awesome company culture!
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
The day to day:
The Grants Manager, under the guidance of the Development Director, is responsible for the writing, submission, reporting, and compliance of all federal and institutional grants for the agency. The position will be responsible for a portfolio of 60+ funders and a fundraising goal of over $1.5 million. The Grant's Manager responsibilities include researching new grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding, analyzing internal and external data, preparing reports to funders, as well as overseeing grant compliance.
Essential Job Duties
Grant Writing
- Write high-quality and compelling grant proposal narratives, applications, supporting documents and reports to institutional and federal funders.
Build relationships with institutional funders through timely, professional, accurate, and strategic communication and applications.
Maintain, manage, and oversee institutional and federal grant portals to ensure accuracy and timely submissions.
Work closely with programs and administrative teams to gather accurate information, data, and financials for use in proposals, reports, and external materials.
Research new grant opportunities.
Compliance and Data Analysis
Review all government contracts for the agency and serve as the internal compliance contact.
Oversee all grants and contracts to ensure they are aligned with grant requirements and program budgets throughout the grant or funding period.
Oversee preparation of grant compliance reports for funders and ensure work is completed by the deadline.
Coordinate accurate, and timely drawdown procedures to ensure federal grant compliance.
Work with program staff to develop and implement processes to ensure grant compliance.
- Research, gather, and analyze internal and external data.
- Act as a community advocate on behalf of YES.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to meet strict deadlines in adherence to grant compliance.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
Two (2) to three (3) years previous experience with grants administration required.
YES is an EOE.