What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants & Contracts Specialist position at The Salvation Army?
About this opportunity :
Reviews contracts for compliance with applicable laws and regulations; prepares contracts for submission to Divisional Finance Board; acts as liaison between contracting parties; reviews and processes Development Department Grant Agreements and foundation requests; provides assistance to Corps in completing new program proposals and funding applications; ensures social services contract inventory is maintained accurately; ensures social services directory is maintained; administers Christmas Aid To Inmates’ Families program; supervision of Energy Concern Program.
Key responsibilities :
Reviews applications, contracts and grants for compliance with local, state and federal guidelines; monitors and prepares grants for submission to the Divisional Finance Board / Board of Trustees; serves as liaison between Corps, Division and Territorial Headquarters; assists Corps in preparing grants, new program proposals, Williams applications and provides information regarding potential funding sources; assists Corps in preparing budgets for HUD funds; acts as liaison between funding sources and The Salvation Army.
Review foundation requests and funding requests prepared by the Development Department; works with Development Department staff to revise applications as needed; obtains appropriate signature; routes request to Territorial Headquarters / Development Department / applying location, as appropriate; review Grant Agreements for Development Department; obtains necessary attachments and processes through the Territorial Legal Department for signature.
Review foundation requests and funding requests prepared by the Development Department; works with Development Department staff to revise applications as needed; obtains appropriate signature; routes request to Territorial Headquarters / Development Department / applying location, as appropriate; review Grant Agreements for Development Department; obtains necessary attachments and processes through the Territorial Legal Department for signature.
Ensures Territorial Social Services Directory is maintained; ensures divisional contract inventory is maintained; provides information to Corps concerning social issues and concerns; investigates and provides information to Corps relative to licensure, standards for operations, etc. for programs.
Prepares general correspondence to Corps regarding the Emergency Food and Shelter Program; records and tracks Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds received by Corps and maintains files regarding same.
- What we are looking for in you :
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Social Work, or a related field, and three years progressively responsible experience in contract field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Employee Benefits
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Salary : $50,000
