Description

Position:  Grants Coordinator

Status:  Regular, Part Time, Non-Exempt

Hours:  20 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for events.

Reports to:  Director of Grants and Impact

ABOUT COASTAL ROOTS FARM

Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit community farm and education center guided by Jewish values. The Farm’s mission is to cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom. 

The Farm’s impact initiatives include 1) regenerative agriculture, 2) equitable food access, 3) environmental education, and 4) Jewish life. We grow organic food in a climate-smart way, donate the majority of our harvests to those who need it most, inspire youth to be the next generation of environmental stewards, and connect people of all backgrounds to Jewish holidays, values, and traditions through farming and food. 

Jewish values guide the Farm’s Jewish values include Adam v’Adamah (Interdependence), Tikkun Olam (Repair), Arevut (Mutual Care), Peleh (Wonder), Kodesh (Sacred Time), which inform our strategy, approach, and priorities. 

Coastal Roots Farm is located in Encinitas, CA on approximately 18 acres of land which we recognize as indigenous to the Kumeyaay and Luiseño peoples. Coastal Roots Farm was incubated by the Leichtag Foundation in 2014 and received 501(c)(3) public charity status in 2015. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the Director of Grants and Impact, the Grants Coordinator helps to ensure the success of the Farm’s impact by supporting the grant development and program evaluation initiatives. The Grants Coordinator is directly involved with identifying potential grant funding sources, researching grant guidelines, helping to manage awarded grants, and monitoring project progress to achieve the goals of the grant-funded programs. The Grants Coordinator will also help the Director of Grants and Impact develop and submit grant proposals as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions include: 

· Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each opportunity.

· Compile necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.

· Develop and maintain master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.

· Compile necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.

· Draft and complete grant applications according to application requirements.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Experience

Required:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as nonprofit management, public administration, or business.

· Proven experience in grant coordination, grant writing, or a related field.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts.

· Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.

· Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

· Proficiency in grant management software and tools.

· Knowledge of grant writing techniques, including budget development and evaluation of outcomes.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

· Familiarity with grant regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.

Preferred:

· Knowledge of grant funding sources and grant application processes.

· Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and their operations.

· Understanding of program evaluation and outcome measurement.

· Familiarity with the Farm’s impact initiatives. 

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the Director of Grants and Impact

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $26-$32/ hour. This salary commensurate with experience. Coastal Roots Farm offers a competitive benefits package.

Typical Working Conditions

The Grants Coordinator will work inside an office as well as outdoors on occasion. There will be exposure to Southern California outside temperatures, chemicals used in the agricultural industry, and loud noises. 

Essential Physical Tasks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

· Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., cutting, and carrying.

· Able to walk a minimum of .5 miles on uneven narrow trails with elevation gain.

Application Process

Please go to https://coastalrootsfarm.org/job-opportunities/ and click on “Job and Internship opportunities” to apply online. All applicants must submit:

· Cover letter

· Resume

· Job questions 

Coastal Roots Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workforce. We welcome and strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. All qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information will be considered for this position.

Salary : $26 - $32