Grant Writer Job at Boys & Girls Clubs in Anchorage
Boys & Girls Clubs, Anchorage, AK, United States, 99507
Job Type
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY: The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and coordinating the grant application process; managing proposals and maintaining a calendar of submissions and deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
This position reports to the Grants Manager and will serve as member of the Resource Development Team. The work engages every department of the organization, including Clubhouse, Athletics, Child Development, and Administration.
Boys & Girls Club Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Boys & Girls Club Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pillars: Through targeted and meaningful programs, Clubs are working to provide a world-class Club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person. All members are on track to achieve our priority outcomes:
- Academic Success - Graduating from high school ready for college, trade school, military, or employment
- Character & Leadership - Being an engaged citizen who is involved in the community, registering to vote, and modeling strong character
- Healthy Lifestyles - Adopting a nutritious diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices, and making a lifelong commitment to fitness
- Provide DEI-centric, best-in-class child services & youth programming.
- Provide high-quality integrated, educational, athletic, behavioral, job skill development programming.
- Develop financial and funding models that ensure long-term sustainability.
- Hire and develop the highest skilled, qualified, and diverse workforce.
- Ensure proper administrative, staff and board, infrastructure/internal operations are in place to support BGC Alaska's growth and development.
- Research and identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, and foundations.
- Discusses available funding and other resources with the Grants Manager and other agency decision-makers.
- Communicates with potential funders and potential programmatic partners to refine ideas for proposal development.
- Process data to be used for applications and reports.
- Compiles necessary information for application processes through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other information gathering activities and meetings.
- Write and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports and other supporting documents.
- Maintain a calendar of grant and report deadlines in designated database.
- Ensure timely submissions of application
- Track and report on the status of submitted proposals.
- Assist in the development of annual Resource Development plans and strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all grant requirements and regulations.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
If you meet most qualifications, have diverse range of lived experiences, and a passion for serving Alaska's youth, you are welcome to apply.
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university in a field that supports the skill sets required of the position.
- Proven experience in grant writing and research.
- Excellent planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong social media skills, including an understanding of key platforms, trends, and current best practices.
- Ability to achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
- Must pass a name-based and fingerprint criminal records background check.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving history
Strong mission, vision, and values drive the Clubs' work for the benefit of our youth. We draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce to better understand and meet the needs of Alaska's youth and the communities in which they live. Compensation and benefits are competitive to develop a strong staff and help them maintain a healthy work/life balance.
BENEFITS
- Professional Development & Tuition Assistance
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Retirement Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
- Employer Sponsored Disability Insurance
- Employer Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, utilize fine and gross motor manipulation, and climbing ramps, stairs and/or into planes.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Primarily a normal internal work environment. Performing the duties of this job may include activities hosted outdoors in various weather conditions. Noise levels for activities in the Club environment may be loud.
- The position will include regular local travel to Clubs in the Anchorage/Mat-Su region and occasional travel to other communities the Clubs serve statewide.
- Work during evenings and weekends will occasionally be required, given the nature of the position and its connection with community partners.
- Our organization participates in payroll through direct deposit and all employees are required to main a valid bank account during the course of their employment.
- Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. The Club does not discriminate against any individual based on any protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Boys & Girls Club facilities.
Salary Description
$52,000 to $72,000 DOE