The following reflects the organization's definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate energy and passion for Habitat's mission and Cultural Blueprint's values in all aspects of the position.
- Serve as primary point of contact, project manager, and ally for specific government donors and awarded grants with a key focus on strengthening Habitat's outreach, partnership, and leadership.
- Fulfill the role of content expert on housing-related government grant funding programs.
- Research government funding opportunities through all available outlets; attends pre-application conferences for grant programs.
- Convene, coordinate, and provide leadership to Habitat program, administrative, and management teams who contribute to applications.
- In addition to new build programs, participate in new program planning and expanding government grant opportunities to align with Habitat's needs; i.e., housing renovation, aging in place, etc.
- Manage and assemble information/data collection, content development and writing to meet submission deadlines with complete and accurate applications.
- Negotiate the terms of funding awards, including consultation with outside legal assistance as needed.
- Coordinate contract approvals and execution.
- Develop and maintain files on grants and all associated documentation required by and in compliance with grants.
- Create, maintain, and continually improve the grant tracking system to ensure timely preparation of grant files, implementation of grant requirements and grant processing, and receipt of administrative fees.
- Compile necessary information and statistics for all reports, change negotiation, reimbursement submittals, monitoring visits, and future applications.
- Create, maintain, and submit reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Review documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Oversee and perform duties associated with grant reimbursements.
- Manage draw requests, including reviewing and processing invoices, entering requisition documents and correct coding.
- Ensure financial accuracy through identifying eligible and ineligible expenditures.
- Provide direction to volunteers to gather appropriate invoices and payment to support draw requests; perform duties as needed if volunteers are unavailable.
- Independently determine solutions to problems and make recommendations.
- Assist with other activities of Grants and Compliance department as needed.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Required
- A strong belief in the mission of Habitat for Humanity and in the people and neighborhoods with whom we partner.
- Strong mathematics and statistical skills.
- Ability to independently seek solutions, but also work well in a team-based environment.
- Clear and concise communication skills; oral and technical writing.
- Strong collaboration skills to coordinate across teams and departments.
- Ability to work independently and appropriately prioritize workload to meet schedules and deadlines.
- An excellent attention to detail with the ability to write, proofread and self-edit content.
- An inquisitive nature to acquire and assemble information and data that isn't always readily available.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of position.
Preferred
- A passion for fundraising and the confidence to take full ownership of the grant process.
- Experience in research and analysis of demographic information; including census data.
- The ability to successfully project manage in a multi project, non-linear environment that requires a flexible and adaptive approach to meeting milestones and deadlines; that often have inherent uncertainties.
Highly Desirable
- A continuously expanding knowledge of HUD funding programs such as HOME, CDBG, NSP, SHOP or similar.
- A solid understanding of federal cross-cutting compliance requirements.
- A working knowledge of real estate development and construction processes.
EXPERIENCE
- 4 years of successful grant writing and coordination, or progressive experience with similar responsibilities (i.e. management, project management, highly regulated sector, contract negotiation, or finance)
- Housing development experience with HOME, CDBG, NSP, SHOP or similar government grants preferred.
- Experience coordinating multiple grants in various stages of the grant cycle (upward to $2M annually) simultaneously highly valued.
- Full proficiency in the MS365 Suite, especially Excel.
- Raiser's Edge or similar database proficiency, preferred.
- Experience working with, and overseeing, volunteers a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB
- Most work performed indoors in an office or meeting setting.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds when necessary.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation is unavailable.
- Valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy is prerequisite; driving is required. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.
- Shared office environment with ability to work remotely.
- Hybrid work model (minimum 2 days/week at a Habitat location, with ability to work from home the other days). During the first 6-9 months of employment additional days in the office will be required to build critical interpersonal connections and strengthen the communications team's vision, strategy, and cohesiveness.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is currently NOT required for employment.
The projected starting salary range for this position is: $55,400 - $65,400 with consideration given for applicable education and/or experience above the minimum requirements. The full salary range for this position is: $55,400 - $75,400.
- Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance options; 401k with employer match; Paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays; and parental leave; short and long-term disability; Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) Leave; Paid Parental Leave (PFML); and paid time to volunteer.
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,founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.