Grants Program Specialist (Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Programs)

American Red Cross • Shafter, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking an innovative grant professional to support the grantmaking program for the Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Programs Team within the NHQ Disaster Cycle Services unit. This is a term-limited, benefits eligible position expected to last 20 months from date of hire with the opportunity to extend based on business need. This is a remote position with preference for someone living in California to support on site work if necessary. Joining the American Red Cross means becoming a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, growing a career within a movement that matters, and aligning one's life’s work with an ongoing mission. The organization provides mentors, competitive compensation, and benefits, and fosters a community that respects individuals both at and away from work.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Experience with grant management, technical writing, project management, and data and financial analysis.
• Strong skills using systems to track and measure program progress and outcomes.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive, team-centered attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Comfort making decisions based on informed judgement and navigating complex situations where definitive guidance may not be available.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong skills in planning and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently to manage tasks and to collaborate with teammates to manage programs and projects.
• Ability to relate well and effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to assess stakeholder and community needs to provide equitable and consistent support.
• Identifies and resolves problems and/or develops alternative solutions.
• Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize a variety of technical systems with ease, including online project management tools such as Airtable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Red Cross and community-based disaster recovery processes preferred.
• Experience with Fluxx or a similar Grants Management System.

Responsibilities

• Support California Wildfires Grants team, including Assistant Director, Grants and Grant Managers on all aspects of full-cycle grants management.
• Using the Grant Management System, grant management team conducts reviews of grant applications, agreement documents, reports, and financials for compliance with program doctrine and policies.
• Within the Grant Management System, coordinate meeting documentation, leadership decisions, action items, and track task progress for grant management team and partner meetings.
• Capture program procedures and policies in written documentation for guidance documents, training, and job tools.
• Project planning, progress tracking, and coordination for ongoing and unplanned activities for the Wildfires Grant Program.
• Provide ongoing training and technical troubleshooting to grant managers for grant project compliance and grant management processes.
• Oversee and implement ongoing training needs and technical troubleshooting for Grants Management System and shifting grant processes for grant management staff

Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with up to 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees