Grant Specialist

Leading the Change in Youth Development 

At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 10,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.

As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich 80-year history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!

Opportunity Overview: GRANT SPECIALIST

The Grant Specialist helps support the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of King County by attracting and sustaining grant funding.

Working within a highly supportive and dynamic Resource Development Department, this role will research, write, and submit grants to corporations, foundations and government agencies, and support grants management, and the administration of the grants function. There will be some travel to our Club sites to liaise with Club Directors and program staff. This position reports to the Senior Grants Officer.

As a member of the Club Service Center (CSC) team, this position provides a high level of professionalism and customer service and advances the organization’s reputation and position in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, write, and submit well-researched and persuasive grant proposals.

• Develop and cultivate functional grant writing expertise in the core areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, job readiness, and leadership.

• Gain familiarity with organizational programs and strategies by meeting Club staff in the field as needed.

• Work with leadership and Club colleagues to build accurate and high-quality funding requests.

• Develop grant budgets, as well as other financial report documents, in collaboration with program staff and the Finance Department.

• Work with Clubs to ensure compliance with all grant delivery and reporting as required by funders.

• Prepare interim and final grant reports to funders, in collaboration with the Finance Department and Club staff, to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Work with colleagues to research potential funding sources (foundations, corporations and public grant opportunities) to expand the organization’s resources.

• Steward successful relationships by maintaining excellent oral and written communication with funders.

• Maintain databases and workflows to track deadlines, completed actions, and grant status.

• Work collaboratively with Sr. Grants Officer and Club colleagues to provide regular progress reports on assignments.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in grant research, grant writing, and grant administration; 3-5 years of experience preferred

• Demonstrated superior writing and communication skills

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Ability to focus on details and see tasks through to completion

• Ability to establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships with all stakeholders and partners

• Highly organized, solution-focused, and motivated to take initiative and succeed

• Ability to thrive both on a team and working independently

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred

• Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies and procedures, programs, and principles and practices of nonprofit organizations

• Experience in youth development and/or Boys & Girls Club organization preferred

HOURS: Full-time

LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote

RATE: $36.06/hr-$40.87/hr

All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e. copier toner.

DISCLAIMER:

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.