Grants Coordinator (A5) - Info Session to ask questions about the role on 5/20!
Grants Coordinator (A5)
Location:
Oregon, California, or Washington - preference for applicants based in/near Portland, OR
Anticipated Start Date:
07-06-2021
Application Deadline:
06-02-2021
Reports To:
Director of Grants & Funder Impact
Summary:
Please make sure to read the How to Apply section for complete instructions on how to apply and scroll down to learn about an info session for the position that will be hosted on May 20th.
Job Summary
Ecotrust seeks a Grants Coordinator to support and implement a grants strategy that will elevate and amplify Ecotrust’s impact in the world. Working closely with the Director of Grants & Funder Impact, the Coordinator serves as a liaison and support between program, development, and finance teams, assisting with grant proposals and reporting, maintaining accurate financial and donor records, and sustaining the systems for outstanding grants management at Ecotrust.
Who you are
You are a dependable, approachable, flexible, detail-oriented person who excels at project and calendar management, and who works well both collaboratively and independently. You are likely early in your career, with a strong interest in working alongside and providing support to a dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate positive working relationships among program, development, and finance teams to ensure close coordination and collaboration on grant proposals and reports, and on funder cultivation and stewardship.
- Manage the master calendar of grant deadlines and proactively communicate timelines and requirements to responsible staff.
- Ensure on-time submission of grant proposals and reports – including accurate budgets and financial reports.
- Maintain funder records in the development database, including grant tracking, funder cultivation, and reporting expectations.
- With leadership from the Director of Grants & Funder Impact, help maintain a streamlined grants management process and support the creation of a more robust funding pipeline for key projects and initiatives.
- In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Grants Coordinator may be asked to perform departmental administrative tasks, such as donor data entry, special event support, or travel coordination.
Qualifications:
We are passionate about developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed below, we urge you to apply. Transferable skills are any skills gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills in your cover letter and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Required:
- Authentic commitment to Ecotrust’s mission to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being. Commitment to advancing racial equity and addressing climate change.
- Excellent project management skills, with an ability to prioritize efforts, meet deadlines, and manage up.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong editing/proofreading skills.
- Good team player, and a shown ability to partner productively with a variety of staff, and/or community partners, including with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Awareness of racial disparities faced by BIPOC communities, and commitment to mindful redistribution of wealth and power to support racial equity through fundraising.
- Action-oriented and independent, with an ability to anticipate and identify gaps in information and proactively seek out that information.
- Proficient with tech and tools, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT) and Google Drive
- Established work ethic, motivated, and dependable.
- Familiarity with non-profit operations and a basic knowledge of grant-seeking processes.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and adaptably with others, often under tight deadlines.
Preferred But Not Required:
- Skill with database applications (Raiser’s Edge a plus), and familiarity with constituent data tracking and reporting.
- Experience seeking, writing, or managing grants at a non-profit organization; government grant experience a plus.
- Knowledge of organization and project budgets, and familiarity with non-profit accounting processes.
How To Apply:
Please follow these directions closely. Complete an Ecotrust Employment Application form (available above as a PDF or Word DOC) and forward with a cover letter (1 page maximum) and resume to jobs@ecotrust.org with this position’s title in the subject line by close of business on the day of the application deadline listed above. Your cover letter should clearly explain: 1) how your skills, experience, and/or interests fit this position, and 2) how you would bring a racial equity lens to this role. Please submit your full application via email, and note that we will be using our email correspondence with you as one means of evaluating your communication style and ability to follow application instructions, as would be required in this position.
The Selection Process:
- Initial review of qualifications
- Round 1 Interviews via Zoom
- Round 2 Interviews via Zoom
- Reference checks
- Offer
Additional Information:
Salary range: $43,0000 – $50,000 DOE
FTE: 40 hours/week
This is a position on Ecotrust’s Development Team, based in Portland, Oregon. Ecotrust offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and disability coverage. Ecotrust is committed to growth and learning for all staff members and provides relevant developmental training opportunities, and we strongly support our employees as whole people. At the discretion of Ecotrust, relocation expenses may be reimbursed to the selected candidate.
Learn more about this position: Info session Thursday, May 20 @ 2pm PST
Ecotrust is hosting an informational webinar about this position on Thursday, May 20 at 2pm PST.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/96547761894?pwd=NXI4cS82ZHFhWVRHM0ZxVVRGbGptQT09
Passcode: Ecotrust
Or join by telephone:
Dial: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 965 4776 1894
You may submit questions or accessibility accommodation requests for the webinar via email to donate@ecotrust.org. We will record the session and update this position description with a link to the recording shortly afterwards.
COVID-19 Response: Ecotrust recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately negative impacts on Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, immigrants, parents, caregivers, frontline workers, and others. While this position is a full-time position, Ecotrust will work with the final candidate to develop a schedule and workload that is manageable for them and their family during the pandemic, including reduced hours and working remotely until the pandemic is better controlled. We also offer paid sick leave for caregivers and those directly affected by COVID-19. Ecotrust recognizes these are unprecedented times and wants to remove any barriers that would prevent anyone disproportionately affected by the pandemic from applying.
Ecotrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse staff of qualified, highly-skilled, and creative individuals is necessary to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a range of dimensions. Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference for this recruitment. The contact listed on the job announcement must receive all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please reach out to the contact above in advance to request assistance.