Senior Planner/Grants Coordinator

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Located in Eureka, CA

Salary: $25/hr-$27/hr

PAY RATE:     $25.00 - $27.00 D.O.E.

Express is hiring for a Senior Planner/Grant Writer for a local non-profit.  This position writes and oversees successful grant proposals to State, Federal and Foundation sources. They will also work with program staff to ensure grant-related data collection, compilation, and reporting.  This is a great position for someone who wants to capitalize on their people and analytical talents!  The person will also travel to various events at the local, state and/or national level!

Key Tasks

• Develop funding applications related to organizational programs
• Strong communication and consultation with leadership team to fine tune programs
• Identify and develop resources for grant writing and program support
• Participate in new program planning within program divisions, partner agencies, local government, and other funding sources in the community
• Track Grants-in-Progress
• Maintain the CSBG Organization Standards reporting
• Writing, editing, and formatting support for documents, proposals, and reports
• Create project or programs products that meet or exceed contractual obligations
• Facilitate planning sessions and grant writing in conjunction with other divisions

Key Traits

• BA in Business Administration or related field (or experience on a year-by-year basis)
• Extensive administrative experience with increasing responsibilities
• Successful grant writing and technical analysis, assessment, and reporting
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Contract language and methods of contract administration
• Meeting facilitation, outreach and community organizing
• Knowledge of and participation in overall development and grant writing efforts
• Creative approaches to problem solving
• Basic methods of negotiation of contracts, agreements, and MOU’s
• Non-profit operating procedures and policies
• Work with public, private, and non-profit sectors
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Self-directed
• Oversee several varied programs/projects and activities responsibly and effectively
• Facilitate meetings with small to large groups of people
• Demonstrate creative approaches to problem solving

Compensation

Pay is $25.00 to $27.00 D.O.E.  After an initial evaluation period with Express, you will be eligible for the client’s full benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision (minimal share of cost)
• 2 weeks paid vacation for year one, 3 weeks for year two, and 4 weeks for year five
• 12 days paid sick time per year
• 13 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) paid for by the agency

Apply Today! 

• Complete an application on the ExpressJobs App (App Store or Google Play) or
• Complete an application online at expresspros.com/eurekaca or
• Send us a resume (Word or PDF) to eurekaca@expresspros.com or
• Call us at (707) 268-1866 to do a phone interview today!

Equal Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, state/province and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

 

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