Micro-Grants Program Coordinator

SALARY RANGE: $50,000 to $55,000

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long-term and community-wide change.

The goal of the My Chi My Future (MCMF) Microgrants Program is to distribute microgrants to community-based organizations across 15 MCMF Community Strategy Regions. This work will include developing an application and review process; conducting outreach to eligible grantees; and working with grantees to ensure funding is being used to achieve the stated goal of connecting youth (ages 6-24) to engaging and meaningful out-of-school time programming in their community.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is primarily responsible for creating, managing, and administering a micro-grants program through My CHI My Future Program with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. The role is to develop an application process using a web-based platform; raise awareness of micro-grant opportunities within the 15 target communities; create a process for equitable review, award, and distribution of funding, and fulfill the mission of the My Chi My Future program.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and manage processes for application, selection, and grant-making in the 15 MCMF Community Strategy Regions that minimize participant burden and deliver an empowering experience.
• Create and implement an outreach and communications campaign to inform CBOs and stakeholders in the 15 regions about the Micro-Grant program.
• Monitor and ensure the eligibility of all applicants.
• Work with DFSS to align grant applications with the MCMF vision and goals and Anchor Organization Community Plan Outcomes.
• Liaison to eligible grantee organizations in the 15 Community Strategy Regions.
• Work in cooperation with MCMF Anchor Organizations in all 15 Community Strategy Regions.
• Ensure that eligible organizations in all regions participate in the grant-making and that all funds are spent in the two funding rounds according to MCMF stipulations.
• Build and maintain an online grants submission and management portal dedicated to the MCMF Micro Grants program utilizing the Submittable platform
• Work in partnership with SGA web developer and Communications Associate to build and maintain a specific page dedicated to the MCMF Micro Grants program
• Work in partnership with SGA’s Program Evaluation team to determine outcomes standards for grantees in keeping with the three pillars of the MCMF Community Strategy.
• Work with DFSS to create fair and inclusive grant review committees
• Ensure all micro grant-funded activities are included on the MCMF platform.
• Attends mandatory training implemented by SGA or funder.
• Provide technical assistance and follow-up to community-based organizations to remove barriers to participation in the application process.
• Implements other services requested by SGA or funder.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education

• Bachelor’s in business management, or certification in project management or a related field preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of program management and/or administration
• Grant-making experiences are preferred.

Other

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups.
• Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude working in a high-intensity environment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of service providers, stakeholders
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.
• Must be able to take initiative.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
• Competent in adding and maintaining web content
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), bicultural preferred.
• Experience/willingness to become an expert in Submittable and MCMF app platforms

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work on a computer screen for a long period of time
• Must be able to deliver supplies to community locations, if needed.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and perform event set-up, tear-down

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Employee Signature Date

An Equal Opportunity Employer