Project Coordinator Micro Grants

SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP•Chicago, IL

5d•$60,000

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for creating, managing, and administering a micro-grants program through My CHI My Future Program with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS). The role is to develop an application process using a web-based platform; raise awareness of micro-grant opportunities within the 15 target communities; create a process for equitable review, award, and distribution of funding, and fulfill the mission of the My Chi My Future program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in business management, or certification in project management or a related field preferred
2-3 years of program management and/or administration
Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals, and community groups.
Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude working in a high-intensity environment.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of service providers, stakeholders
Exercises discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks.
Must be able to take initiative.
Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database.
Strong skills in Excel and data tracking
Competent in adding and maintaining web content
Must be able to work on a computer screen for a long period of time
Must be able to deliver supplies to community locations, if needed.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds and perform event set-up, tear-down

Nice To Haves

Grant-making experiences are preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English), bicultural preferred.
Experience/willingness to become an expert in Submittable and MCMF app platforms

Responsibilities

Manage processes for application, selection, and grant-making in the 15 MCMF Community Strategy Regions that minimize participant burden and deliver an empowering experience.
Create and implement an outreach and communications campaign to inform CBOs and stakeholders in the 15 regions about the Micro-Grant program.
Monitor and ensure the eligibility of all applicants.
Work with DFSS to align grant applications with the MCMF vision and goals.
Liaison to eligible grantee organizations in the 15 Community Strategy Regions.
Work in cooperation with MCMF Anchor Organizations in all 15 Community Strategy Regions.
Ensure that eligible organizations in all regions participate in the grant-making and that all funds are spent according to MCMF stipulations.
Responsible for overseeing grantee vouchering in cooperation with SGA's Finance team.
Customize maintain an online grants submission and management portal dedicated to the MCMF Micro Grants program utilizing the Submittable platform.
Conduct in-person and virtual capacity building for grantees
Work in partnership with SGA web developer and Communications Associate to build and maintain a specific page dedicated to the MCMF Micro Grants program.
Work in partnership with SGA’s Program Evaluation team to determine outcomes standards for grantees in keeping with the three pillars of the MCMF Community Strategy.
Work with DFSS to create fair and inclusive grant review committees.
Ensure all micro grant-funded activities are included on the MCMF platform.
Attends mandatory training implemented by SGA or funder.
Provide technical assistance and follow-up to community-based organizations to remove barriers to participation in the application process.
Implements other services requested by SGA or funder.
Performs other duties as assigned.