Grant Coordinator, Language Access and Cultural Competency

San Andreas Regional Center•San Jose, CA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters. San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you. Job Summary: A person in this position will be responsible for the planning, and implementation and evaluation of the Language Access and Cultural Competency Grant Activities. The Grant Coordinator will be the primary contact for reporting on progress, contractor interaction and guidance on all grant measures. The primary goal of this position is to ensure all grant outcomes are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Candidate should have at least 1 year of community events and/or grant management experience
Strong organizational and time management skills
Independent judgment and discretion
Solid attention to detail
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-starter and with strong analytical skills
Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining professional relationships.
Experience in working with diverse cultures.
Ability to work outside regular business hours and occasional weekends
Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide independent transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of community development is preferred

Responsibilities

Implement grant activities such as surveys, coordinating and attending focus groups, interviews, listening sessions, and other public meetings in targeted communities.
Prepare grant contracts and consultant agreements, which includes administering agreements, coordinating with contracted partners, following up with invoicing and monitoring performance measures to ensure alignment with agreed scope of work.
Coordinate with SARC’s Diversity Inclusion and other SARC employees for outreach events and data collection for targeted communities.
Initiate check requests for consultant contracts, including troubleshooting, and providing recommendations if issues arise.
Provide technical assistance (as needed) to contractors, as it pertains to contract agreements.
Participate in organizing and attending community events
Complete GrantVantage reports, such as narrative updates and data collection, while maintaining compliance, and submitting other reports as assigned.

Benefits

MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!
Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.
CalPERS pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays!
Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions