Gateway Community Health Center
Location
Laredo, TX | United States
Job description
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for researching, writing and coordinating the grant application process, management of proposals and maintaining funding database. Ensuring that grant files are complete and in compliance with programmatic and fund management requirements of funding source.
SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by Director of Grants and Program Development.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires standard amounts of standing and sitting; may require moving/carrying up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephone and copiers. Requires work outside the office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of grant and fund records, grant applications, compliance of funded proposals, progress reports and correspondence to funders.
- Identify grant funding opportunities.
- Assists with writing, submitting and managing grant proposal narratives, applications and supporting documents.
- Maintain proficient knowledge of Center's history and programs.
- Work with Directors/Managers to compile financials and data.
- Develop and maintain a grant-tracking and report management system.
- Provide audit support to Finance department on all grants and disbursements.
- Align grant activities with the Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
- Assists with developing and implementing grant related policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure program compliance.
- Develops reporting systems to assure Gateway's ability to meet grant reporting requirements.
- Provides technical assistance to program Directors/Managers in the preparation of reports.
- Assist director to organize and conduct Center and staff training as required by administration.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.
- One year of work experience in grant writing or program management.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Texas Driver License and proof of vehicle insurance.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to gather information and analyze data;
- Ability to professionally and accurately represent the Center, its mission, philosophy and services;
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher and Power Point);
- Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
- Must be able to travel in-town and out-of-town
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