Grant Consultant

CT Network for Children & Youth • Wethersfield, CT

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About The Position

The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth is a statewide intermediary and advocacy organization that strengthens afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) systems. We advance policy and practice that helps expand equitable opportunities for children, youth, and families across Connecticut. We are currently seeking a Part-time Grant Consultant who will work closely with the Executive Director to research and assess grant opportunities, draft grant applications, and prepare reports for funders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or at least four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant applications ranging from $10,000 to $4-5 million (include examples)
• Strong, demonstrated proficiency in both Microsoft Word and Excel
• Clear and concise communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible, organized, able to set priorities and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to research efficiently using the internet.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent math ability for developing grant budgets.
• Strong interest in the nonprofit sector and helping children and families (afterschool and out-of-school time experience preferred).
• Extremely flexible and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of office administration and management; ability to work independently
• Significant oral and written communication skills (knowledge of proper grammar, punctuation and spelling)
• Knowledge of business communications
• Knowledge of business math
• Significant interpersonal skills and ability to contribute meaningfully to the team and organization
• Ability to operate office equipment which includes personal computers and other electronic equipment
• Ability to operate Google and Microsoft office suite software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant software a plus.
• Experience working in a collaborative nonprofit setting with professional colleagues
• Experience in youth development, out-of-school time, informal educational settings
• Experience communicating, verbally and in writing, effectively across all levels of an organization
• Experience working independently using initiative and problem-solving skills to complete multiple projects on time with minimal supervision
• Experience scheduling, tracking, and documenting multiple streams of work
• Verifiable experience writing successful grants or sales proposals ranging from $10K - $4 million

Responsibilities

• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.
• Collaborate with staff to conceptualize projects and develop budgets for grant applications.
• Research grant opportunities from both private philanthropies and government agencies.
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization.
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree