Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location Requirement:

This position is based in Juneau, Alaska and requires full-time onsite work. Remote work will not be considered. Candidates must either reside in Juneau or be willing to relocate prior to their start date.

I._Summary:

Reporting to the President/CEO, the Grants Manager oversees the THRHA grants including ICDBG, IHBG, Healthy Homes, LIHEAP, AHFC, USDA, other active grants and new grants as awarded.

Plays vital role in securing funding by preparing compelling grant proposals and applications. Collaborate with various departments and the grants management team to gather information, research funding opportunities, and articulate our organization’s mission and goals in a clear and persuasive manner.

II._Authority:

The Grants Manager reports to the President/CEO, and is authorized to coordinate and implement approved grants within established THRHA policies and procedures and grant requirements.

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential grant funding sources, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other relevant organizations.
• Write clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals and applications that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and programs to potential funders.
• Customize grant proposals to align with the specific requirements and guidelines of each funding source.
• Conduct thorough research to support grant proposals, including collecting data, statistics, and relevant information about the organization's impact and outcomes.
• Collaborate with finance and budgeting teams to develop accurate and detailed budgets for grant proposals.
• Ensure that grant proposals are submitted on time and in accordance with the guidelines and requirements of each funding source.
• Organizes, directs and administers the grant activities.
• Guides and facilitate staff and tribal partners in the development and preparation of grant applications, proposals, agreements, sub-recipient agreements, to include budgets, documentation and interpretation of funding requirements.
• Prepares grant agreements; prepares reports and submits annual applications to grantors.
• Coordinates and supervises the administration of other federal and state programs relating to community development, housing and rehabilitation; investigates and develops other housing and community development programs.
• Monitors grant programs to ensure compliance with grantor requirements and regulations; ensures program regulations are met.
• Prepares and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to assigned activities. Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date database of grant opportunities, including deadlines, application requirements, and outcomes.
• Communicates with THRHA staff, departments and outside organizations regarding coordination of programs and activities, resolution of issues or concerns, grant administration and to exchange information.
• Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel to partner communities via commercial airline, small plane or ferry.

IV. Required knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Proven experience in grant writing, preferably in a nonprofit or fundraising environment.
• Strong research skills, with the ability to gather and analyze data from diverse sources.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Knowledge of housing financing and development.
• Knowledge of grant writing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Knowledge of record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Ability to administer the grant programs.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements and regulations.
• Ability to prepare grant applications.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to intended audiences.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to travel via small plane or ferry.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Talk or hear;
  • Sit for extended period;
  • Kneel;
  • Crouch;
  • Reach
  • Push and pull
  • Lifting up to 20 pounds

V. Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, human services or related field; Four (4) years increasingly responsible administrative experience, to include at least two (2) years of experience in public housing services programs, management, or community development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful performing the essential functions of the job.

VI. Grade Level:

Grade 15 (starting at $88,206)

Exempt

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