What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services, Inc.?
Summary:
EntreNous Youth Empowerment Services (EntreNous) seeks an entrepreneurial and detail-oriented Development Associate responsible for monitoring and ensuring the successful implementation of all of the organization’s grant-funded initiatives and projects. Reporting to the co-directors, the Development Associate will have connections to all EntreNous departments and play a key role in building relationships with funders.
The successful candidate has a problem-solving mindset, high integrity, and the ability to undertake multiple tasks simultaneously. This individual will also be expected to work independently and must possess the ability to prioritize various high-level responsibilities. EntreNous is growing quickly and in exciting directions, and the Development Associate will have a significant opportunity to bring the organization to a higher level of efficiency and excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone seeking to advance their career in the nonprofit sector.
Responsibilities:
- Meets or exceeds all grant requirements on time
- Support the execution of grants from the application process, implementation of funding through final reporting
- Responsible for grant-related submissions as instructed by the grantor, including navigating portals.
- Maintain a system of grant documentation (e.g., budgets, biographies, and certifications)
- Create and manage systems and software (e.g., Trello, Apricot) to track progress.
- Identify and elevate gaps/delays and opportunities to communicate progress to grantors.
- Serve as liaison between the Co-Directors, Managers, and staff members to meet all deadlines and deliverables.
Qualifications/Hiring Criteria:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two or more years of experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably on a fundraising/development team
- Excellent writing and editing skills, as well as a strong command of various technology platforms to assist with writing and organizing information
- Demonstrated ability to achieve goals by coordinating many individuals and activities
- High attention to detail and ability to track multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience managing budgets and ability to utilize financial records
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Passion for EntreNous’ mission
Benefits:
- Health (Kaiser), Vision (VSP) and Dental Insurance (Delta) (100% Company Paid)
- 18 paid holidays
- Retirement Plan
- 40 hours of sick time
- 9-day work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Flexible hours may include some evenings and weekends
This list is intended to reflect the current job, but there may be additional essential functions (and really non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks to be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so.
How to Apply: The position will remain open until filled. Applications can be made through really, Monster, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE YOUR APPLICATION. (No phone calls, please).
EntreNous is an equal-opportunity employer. Its policy is to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.