Grant Writer Assistant

Grant Writer Assistant

Position Description

TITLE:Grant Writer Assistant

HOURS: 40 hours per week

REPORTS TO: Grants Manager

SUPERVISES: Assigned Volunteers

WORK LOCATION: In Person in Red Lodge, MT

WAGE: $16.00-$18.00, DOE

BENEFITS: Health and Retirement Stipends. 56 hours Holiday pay, 80 hours PTO, 62 Hours of Professional Development.

WORK LOCATION: In person in Red Lodge, MT at the Nonprofit Shared Services Center.

The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation’s (Foundation) mission is accomplished through a strong team effort that focuses on collaboration, empowerment and professional excellence. The Foundation places equal emphasis on an employee’s skills and an employee’s attitude, recognizing the combination of exceptional skills and a positive, respectful attitude makes the Foundation a special environment for its employees and constituents. To that end, our employees must have a positive attitude and engage in constructive and appropriate communication. Employees must treat their employer, its constituents and each other with respect at all times. Each employee is a vital part of the Foundation’s team and plays an integral role in meeting our goals.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

To perform the job successfully, the Grant Writer Assistant will be responsible for:

• Learning, refining and developing all of the skills needed for Foundation grant activities.
• Participate in concept meetings with members of the grant cohort for each grant, including key program staff.
• Work with program managers to gather the information necessary for an informed grant application.
• Implement follow-up systems and processes.
• Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Supports and implements the grant portion of the annual fundraising plans and strategy.
• Conduct prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants.
• Research funding opportunities that align with the Foundation’s mission.
• Provide support and receive mentorship as pertains to the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to federal, state, local and private foundation funding sources.
• Support the Grant Manager in maintaining a calendar of submissions and other deadlines to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Support the Grant Manager in ensuring agency compliance with all grant requirements.
• Assist in the management of supplemental material required for proposals.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with related policies.
• Assist with other duties related to Grants as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION SKILLS:

• Analytical-Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures to meet grant deadlines.
• Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication-Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality Management-Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness-Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; completes administrator tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; respects diversity.
• Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability-Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance and Punctuality-Ensures that work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability-Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies supervisor with an alternative plan.
• Initiative-Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation-Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Able to champion & develop connections to create compelling applications and reports.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide resolutions.
• A desire to work for a Nonprofit a huge plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and ability to work effectively on your own.
• Ability to work with changing staffing and volunteers.
• Ability to take responsibility from concept to distribution.
• Ability to synthesize information while progressing on multiple tracks.
• Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
• General sedentary work, but requires standing and walking in order to photocopy, file, and run errands within the community. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality.
• Must be able to interact with people in a pleasant, collaborative, empathetic and professional manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person