As a member of BayLegal’s Grants & Contracts Team, the Grants & Contracts Officer will:
• Maintain a portfolio of grants and contracts, including federal, state and local cost reimbursable grants, as well as foundation and corporate grants;
• Help to develop new proposals –researching new funding prospects and working with program staff and collaborative partners to prepare and submit applications for new and renewal funding;
• Monitor and assure grant and contract compliance, including working with program staff, collaborative partners and finance team to: monitor project deliverables and spending; develop and submit timely narrative reports and invoicing; process contracts; coordinate and attend site visits with funders; and meet any additional funder requirements;
• Establish, build, and maintain good relationships with funder contacts;
• Work closely with BayLegal’s Finance Department to develop and modify grant budgets, ensure timely submission of invoices, monitor grant spending, and ensure timely and complete communication on all grant related issues;
• Maintain grants and contracts tracking system, records, files, and databases (Salesforce); and
• Assist the Director of Grants & Contracts and Executive Director with projects related to the strategic development of institutional funding support
Skills and Abilities:
• A commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity, as well as humility when working with colleagues and partners at the intersection of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental disability, and/or limited English proficiency.
• Passion for BayLegal’s mission and possesses an ability to understand and enthusiastically articulate the goals and vision of a multi-disciplined poverty law firm
• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well with colleagues and community allies in a variety of settings
· Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
· Strong analytical skills
Experience and Education:
• Has a minimum of three (3) years of experience prospecting and evaluating grant opportunities, submitting grant applications, managing a portfolio of grants, including government (federal, state and/or local) cost reimbursement grants or contracts and foundation grants, and/or managing direct services programs;
• Experience developing, analyzing and managing budgets;
• Experience analyzing programmatic data and business processes;
• Experienced using fundraising software and understands the value of a data-driven fundraising process;
• Experience with Salesforce is preferred;
• Experience and comfort working with marginalized and diverse populations; and
• A Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree in non-profit management or related field is preferred.
Benefits
We offer a diverse, family friendly environment, and competitive compensation along with a generous benefits package which includes 100% employer covered medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and up to 40-50% for dependents; long term disability insurance; student debt repayment program; dependent childcare employer contribution program, and a 401k retirement plan after one year of employment with immediate vesting. Generous paid leave policy includes: sick leave; parental leave; 14 holidays each year and vacation (starting at 13 days and increasing with additional years of employment).
How to Apply
jobs@baylegal.org
Bay Area Legal Aid thrives on our diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please send the following materials to jobs@baylegal.org, and reference “Grants and Contracts Officer” in your application and subject line of the email:
· Cover letter including responding to the question below (does not need to be limited to one page)
· Resume
· Writing Sample, preferably a grant application narrative or narrative report
· References