Grant Associate

Latin American Youth Center•Washington, DC

1d•$50,000 - $53,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Associate is a member of LAYC’s Grants team, supporting efforts to sustain and increase funding for the organization’s programs. The role offers an opportunity to develop grant writing and project management skills while working with Grants team members, program staff, senior management, and LAYC’s Learning and Evaluation team to create and submit grant proposals and reports. The position focuses on grant administration, documentation, record keeping, organizational certifications, and support requests. The Grant Associate also contributes to grant policies, develops knowledge of LAYC programs and their financing, and edits other organizational documents and communications. The role suits a detail-oriented person who can organize administrative tasks and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is largely a sedentary position requiring the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 pounds. Local and/or regional travel may be required. The role operates in a hybrid work environment; most positions are eligible for one to two days of telework per week after the first 60 days. The schedule is flexible and may include occasional evenings for school events.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of community and local resources.
Good communication skills and ability to write accurate, descriptive text.
Ability to work and problem-solve independently.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.
Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
Must complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
Commitment to youth development in a high-quality, respectful environment.
Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

College credits or a post-secondary degree preferred.
One to two years of writing experience preferred.
Direct experience living or working in the communities LAYC serves.

Responsibilities

Manage grant documentation and record-keeping systems.
Support completion of annual organizational certifications.
Maintain support requests through the Grants department ticketing system.
Support the establishment and maintenance of grant policies in collaboration with Grants team members.
Write, revise, and submit grant applications and/or reports in collaboration with program staff for foundation funding opportunities.
Coordinate with LAYC’s Learning and Evaluation team on programmatic data to supplement grant applications and/or reports.
Review, edit, and/or provide feedback to program staff on draft applications and reports.
Edit other LAYC documents and written communications products.
Develop knowledge of LAYC programs and how those programs are financed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance.
Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire.
Three weeks of paid vacation leave per year, accrued and increasing to four weeks with tenure.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
Twelve days of paid sick leave per year.
Four wellness days.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
Health club discounts.
One to two days per week of telework for most positions, eligible after the first 60 days.