Grants & Development Specialist | Salem, OR

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  • Location: Salem, OR

  • Company: Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

The Grant & Development Specialist organizes fundraisers and community events, and assists with promoting and marketing the ARCHES Program. They attend other community meetings and events to share information and promote upcoming ARCHES Program events. Candidates must submit applications by 04/27 to be considered for first-round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field, plus at least four years of grant writing, including federal, foundation, state, and city sources. An equivalent combination of education

and experience may be accepted. Experience with homeless population preferred, but not required. Experience with fundraising is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Approved Drive Status is required for this position, including a valid driver's license, auto insurance, vehicle for use on the job or access to agency vehicle, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous five years.

Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment. This position is subject to MWVCAA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Demonstrated skills in writing and editing. Ability to analyze complex information and synthesize into readable and

persuasive written material. Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process.

Demonstrates professionalism, positive demeanor and confidence in dealing with all internal and external stakeholders. Possesses advanced computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, database software, online tools, and video conferencing platforms. Must have excellent planning, organization and time management skills. Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match ARCHES Project priorities. Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations. Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants. Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals. Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals. Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts.

Meets regularly with faculty and staff to discuss current and new funding needs. Informs staff and answers questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants. Organizes fundraisers and community events. Works in partnership with the agency's development and marketing team to promote the ARCHES Program. Updates the program's social media pages and creates quarterly newsletters. Studies and understands the services, purposes, and financial needs of the Arches Program. Maintains positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Maintains calm dispositions and regulates emotions when clients, staff, or others may become escalated. Regulates emotions and handles pressure of frequent demands for attention, time and work tasks. Attends and engages in required annual trainings. Occasional driving. Specific vision abilities are required of this position. Frequently required to hear and speak. Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Manual dexterity for handling office equipment. Ability to remain calm and engage in de-escalation techniques using trauma-informed care during heightened interactions. Ability to exercise judgement and quick decision-making skills in response to guest or client incidents. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for remote work. Close quarters, often with a client population experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior. Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.

Exposure to trash and potential biohazards. MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future. MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category.

We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-xyz X. COVID-19 Alert : This position includes performing essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic and potential exposure to others who may be infected with the virus. I understand that if I receive a positive test, I will report it to HR at and my supervisor and wait to be released back to work by HR. I also understand that I must use available PPE and practice social distancing whenever possible according to agency policies.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at or call 503-585-xyz X to ask for a HR Team Member. This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, please apply at mwvcaa. org/careers/. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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