Project Coordinator - Provider Support

Harris County Department of Education•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Project Coordinator facilitates funding opportunities for out-of-school time service providers and community-based and faith-based out-of-school time programs. The role coordinates resource sharing and technical support, and provides support and consultation to service providers and community-based programs. The coordinator manages grant awards and the CASE for Kids Connections RFP program, supports development and promotion of requests for proposals, and ensures grant compliance, reporting, and evaluation. The position also provides training and technical assistance, serves as a liaison between providers and HCDE/CASE for Kids, researches field issues and best practices, and represents CASE for Kids in community initiatives and at workshops and conferences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
At least three years’ experience in nonprofit management or grants administration.
Knowledge of community outreach in nonprofit or educational settings.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills, and ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
General knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
Basic communication and/or marketing skills, such as knowledge of social media platforms, to promote programs.
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Experience with collaborations between diverse groups or organizations.
Experience training or coaching community-based organizations.
Experience using communication tools, such as social media, to promote organization program and/or project activities.
Experience in planning and organizing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, or Communications.

Responsibilities

Manage awards, including oversight and assessment of applicants, site visits of award recipients, and collection of reporting requirements.
Assist in developing or facilitating grant awards, including requests for proposals.
Market the request for proposal opportunity to the out-of-school time community.
Ensure grant compliance, reporting, and evaluations to CASE for Kids funding sources administered through the CASE for Kids RFP.
Provide in-person and telephone training and technical assistance to funded sites.
Serve as a liaison for service providers, community-based out-of-school time programs, and HCDE/CASE for Kids.
Work with the Assistant Director of Collaborations and/or Manager of Community Resources to solicit funds for continued support to service providers and community-based out-of-school time programs.
Coordinate and implement the CASE for Kids Connections RFP program.
Work with the Manager of Community Resources to review vendor RFPs and maintain an updated listing for the CASE for Kids Afterschool and Summer Direct Services bid.
Research out-of-school time field issues and trends to identify best practices and resources for CASE for Kids staff and constituents.
Represent CASE for Kids on afterschool community initiatives, such as the Mental Health America Collaborative and the United Way Community Collaborative.
Present best practices at CASE workshops and local, state, and national conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.