Grant Administrator

About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.

PAY RATE: $29.37 - $30.92 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

The Grant Administrator provides executive office support for the Development Staff (Director, Grant Manager and Grant Writer), and acts as event coordinator and scheduler. Establishes and maintains cooperative and harmonious working relationships with program staff across all VOALA while supporting the Development team’s efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction from the Director and the Grant Manager:

• Coordinate grant writing team, track progress and deadlines for grant proposals and team calls
• Perform relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and support grant writing efforts
• Gathers and organizes documents needed for submission of proposals
• Assist in summary creation of relevant opportunities (RFPs, NOFAs, RFAs, etc.)
• Filing and clerical support for Development team
• Gather and organize documents needed for submission of proposals
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with program managers
• Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed
• Answers telephone, e-mails, letters, and replies to questions accordingly
• Foster communication in large organization
• Problem-solving skills

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree in Social Work, Nonprofit Management or related field;
• OR Three years of related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience in Non-profit administration or program development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Nonprofit Management or related field;
• Current California driver's license and clean driving record

Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.37 - $30.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Non-profit administration or program development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person