Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a US Grants Specialist. This position provides grant management services and funding resources to local Habitat affiliates in the US & Canada for HFHI’s corporate, foundation, cause marketing and workplace giving, individual, or any other non-governmental donors. US Grants supports both our donors and affiliates by implementing and streamlining grant-funded projects faster and more effectively through standardized products and donor reporting capture, while providing the necessary legal protections that minimizes risk for our donors.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Administer grant process to meet the goals and expectations of each specific grant program
- Work closely with donors and HFHI personnel to determine affiliate selection for participation in grant programs
- Maintain ongoing dialogue and updates with participating HFH affiliates awarded grants to ensure impeccable coordination of projects, media, grant fund disbursement, etc., and to maximize the effectiveness of the partnerships for both grantors and grantees
- Assist Sr. Specialist, US Grants in coordinating sponsor/employee participation with Habitat affiliates as required
- Assist Sr. Specialist, US Grants in ensuring grant agreements are executed in accordance with the affiliate/HFHI partnership agreement
- Assist Sr. Specialist, US Grants with Communications to promote grant opportunities through the U.S. Office
- Prepare and maintain reports as required
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience:
- 3-5 years of related work experience, especially with account management.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Access and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional relationship management skills.
- Detailed-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
- Experience in project management.
- Must have strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Travel: 10%.
Preferred:
- Knowledge and experience with grant programs.
- Non-profit experience.
- Event planning and marketing experience.
- Experience with accounting/finance.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 5 2018
Active Until:
May 6 2018
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit