Description

SUMMARY: The Grants Coordinator II position conducts grant project research, development, coordination, and management. Efforts with grants require a range of skills that include project management, research, and data analysis to strong communications skills. Strong writing and presentation skills are essential. This position focuses on research, applications, and managing reporting requirements for state, local, and tribal government grants. 

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will serve as a member of the Resource Development Team. The work engages every department of the organization, including Clubhouse, Athletics, Child Development, and Administration.? 

Boys & Girls Club Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Boys & Girls Club Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pillars: Through targeted and meaningful programs, Clubs are working to provide a world-class Club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person. All members are on track to achieve our priority outcomes:

• Academic Success – Graduating from high school ready for college, trade school, military, or employment
• Character & Leadership – Being an engaged citizen who is involved in the community, registering to vote, and modeling strong character
• Healthy Lifestyles – Adopting a nutritious diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices, and making a lifelong commitment to fitness

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska Pillars:

• Provide DEI-centric, best-in-class child services & youth programming.
• Provide high-quality integrated, educational, athletic, behavioral, job skill development programming.
• Develop financial and funding models that ensure long-term sustainability.
• Hire and develop the highest skilled, qualified, and diverse workforce.
• Ensure proper administrative, staff and board, infrastructure/internal operations are in place to support BGC Alaska’s growth and development.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct advanced research on various types of state, local, tribal and other grants available to Boys & Girls Clubs Alaska, considering its mission, vision, and programmatic priorities, and the qualifying criteria for each.
• Lead discussions on available state, local, tribal and other funding and other resources with the Resource Development Team and other agency decision-makers.
• Establish and maintain communication with potential state funders and potential programmatic partners to refine ideas for proposal development.
• Coordinate the compilation of necessary information for state grant application processes through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.
• Draft, review, and finalize state, local, tribal and other grant applications according to application requirements.
• Ensure state, local, tribal and other grants are submitted on time and within application parameters, overseeing the entire submission process.
• Complete all documents, forms, and/or reports required of state, local, tribal and other grant awards for submission.
• Lead the coordination of the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded through state, local, tribal and other grants.
• Develop and maintain master files on state grants and documentation connected to programs funded by state, local, tribal and other grant awards.
• Support and lead other efforts of the Resource Development Team, as needed, including efforts in individual giving, corporate giving, events, communication, and volunteers.

Requirements

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

If you meet most qualifications, have diverse range of lived experiences, and a passion for serving Alaska’s youth, you are welcome to apply. 

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university in a field that supports the skill sets required of the position. 
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred or a willingness to complete CFRE certification within three years of employment.
• Three to five years of professional experience in grant development required, with a focus on state, local, tribal and other grant coordination
• Proven experience in state grant applications, writing and research 
• Excellent planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Professionally present in front of 10-100 people in virtual and in-person settings. 
• Excellent public relations and customer service skills. 
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities, at all times displaying tact, maturity, and flexibility. 
• Ability to guide others through individual and group informational or learning sessions. 
• Strong computer skills that include word processing, spreadsheets, database applications and the ability to learn new systems, as needed. The current office environment includes the Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Teams. A tailored Salesforce (CRM) program, MyClubHub, is used for data management tied to resource development, including grants and volunteers. 
• Strong social media skills, including an understanding of key platforms, trends, and current best practices. 
• Ability to achieve and maintain First Aid and CPR certification. 
• Must pass a name-based and fingerprint criminal records background check. 
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving history

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska is the state’s premier youth development organization. Our programs, training, and services reach over 5,000 children, youth, and teens every year across 20 communities. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives to serve as a member of our statewide staff. 

Strong mission, vision, and values drive the Clubs’ work for the benefit of our youth. We draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce to better understand and meet the needs of Alaska’s youth and the communities in which they live. Compensation and benefits are competitive to develop a strong staff and help them maintain a healthy work/life balance. 

BENEFITS

• Professional Development & Tuition Assistance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer Sponsored Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, utilize fine and gross motor manipulation, and climbing ramps, stairs and/or into planes. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily a normal internal work environment. Performing the duties of this job may include activities hosted outdoors in various weather conditions. Noise levels for activities in the Club environment may be loud. 
• The position will include regular local travel to Clubs in the Anchorage/Mat-Su region and occasional travel to other communities the Clubs serve statewide. 
• Work during evenings and weekends will occasionally be required, given the nature of the position and its connection with community partners. 
• Our organization participates in payroll through direct deposit and all employees are required to main a valid bank account during the course of their employment. 
• Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. The Club does not discriminate against any individual based on any protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Boys & Girls Club facilities.