Shire Jobs

General Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the acquisition of grant resources to further the agency's mission to include federal, state, and local grants.

• Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Operations Director to identify and apply for funding opportunities to expand or enhance agency's impact.
• Coordinate the completion of continuation applications.
• Work with departmental directors and program staff to identify service gaps and funding needs and coordinate the development of funding strategies.
• Utilize various grant seeking databases to identify grant opportunities.
• Work with Operations Director to monitor federal organizational standards including documentation, timelines, and applicable uploads.
• Coordinate writing grant applications, grant reports and other related materials.
• Maintain the digital and physical grant files including contracts, monitoring report, and other documentation.
• Conduct research as necessary to compile data-backed requests for funding.
• Assist in the collection and compilation of outcome data for the completion of grant reports, annual reports or agency literature/marketing materials.
• Assist in the editing of fundraising and marketing materials, as applicable.
• Work as a team member with other program staff to enhance the quality of the agency programs.
• Participate in professional development activities to include staff meetings, conferences, and training opportunities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

   

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field.

• Minimum of three years working in grant based programs, preferably in the grant acquisition process.

   

Additional Requirements:

• Must have exceptional writing capabilities to effectively convey to funders the need for specific funding and the ability of the agency to efficiently and effectively administer those funds.
• Must be proficient in managing and working within non-negotiable deadlines.
• Ability to navigate and extract information from databases.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize findings.
• Knowledgeable of delivering quality programs in a multi service setting.
• Must have proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Strong communication and organizational skills to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, provide proof of insurance, pass a State Police criminal clearance check and MMCAA's "Insurance Carriers" driving record review.
• Must be self-directed and able to coordinate the completion of assigned tasks and be willing to accept new challenges on a daily basis.
• Must comply with Agency's smoke free and drug free policies.
• The job duties require a working cell phone for accessibility to supervisors, clients, or co-workers or to enhance personal safety while away from the office location.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and the impact on co-workers, clients, and the agency.