Director Of Development

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Program/Department: Administrative

Classification: Exempt

Date:

SUMMARY:

The PRCC Director of Development is responsible for organization-wide grant writing and quality assurance activities. This position collaborates with The PRCC leadership team and program managers to assess organization-wide and programmatic development needs, and strategically uses these findings to apply to local and state funding streams to enhance PRCC programming and service delivery. Moreover, the Director of Development monitors the progress of existing grants toward the successful delivery of their goals. When necessary, the Director of Development intervenes to ensure all deliverables are met.

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages grant application process for local and state funding streams.
• Collects and reviews monthly and quarterly progress reports from PRCC program managers.
• Manages PRCC’s Quality Assurance protocol.
• Conducts periodic internal program audits.
• Consults with management on performance, organizational, and leadership matters.
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff.
• Attends and participates in the four major PRCC yearly events, i.e.: The Puerto Rican Parade, Fiesta Boricua, Haunted Paseo, and The Three Kings Day celebration.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires compliance with all of PRCC’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, all policies and procedures and Regulatory Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS:

• Chief Operating Officer
• Program Managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven effective management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to design effective development activities and protocols.
• Ability to evaluate and research programmatic options and alternatives.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Job Type:Full-time

WORKING CONDITIONS: OSHA Category 3 – Involves no regular exposure to blood, body

fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues are not a

condition of employment.

EEO Statement:

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. The PRCC provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, The PRCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.