Grant Associate

Latin American Youth Center•Washington, DC

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grant Associate is a member of the Latin American Youth Center’s Grants team and supports efforts to sustain and increase funding for LAYC programs. The role focuses on grants administration, including managing documentation and records, supporting organizational certifications, and maintaining requests through the Grants department ticketing system. The associate also develops foundational grant-writing and project-management skills by collaborating with program staff, senior management, and the Learning and Evaluation team to prepare and submit applications and reports. The position requires strong attention to detail, organization, and a willingness to learn from contributors across the organization in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate can represent the needs of LAYC youth and has direct experience living or working in the communities LAYC serves. The position is hybrid, with one to two telework days per week available for most positions after the first 60 days. A flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
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 the ability to write accurate, descriptive text.
Ability to work and problem-solve independently.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.
Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
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.
One to two years of writing experience.
Direct experience living or working in the communities LAYC serves.

Responsibilities

Manage grant documentation and record-keeping systems.
Support completion of annual organization certifications.
Maintain support requests through the Grants department ticketing system.
Collaborate with Grants team members to establish and maintain grant policies.
Write, revise, and submit grant applications and reports in collaboration with program staff in response to foundation funding opportunities.
Coordinate with LAYC’s Learning and Evaluation team to obtain programmatic data for grant applications and reports.
Review, edit, and 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 telework days per week for most positions, eligible after the first 60 days.