Grants and Development Coordinator
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT HEATHER CARR AT HEATHERC@LEOINC.ORG OR SEND A HANDSHAKE MESSAGE
(Please do not email hr@leoinc.org)
AmeriCorps VISTA: Grants and Development Coordinator
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: LEO Inc.
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED, work experience
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Location: Lynn, MA
Languages: English
Start/End Date*: One full year from start date
*Disregard the Start/End date listed on the AmeriCorps page posting
AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members serve full-time for a year at nonprofit organizations or local government agencies to build the capacity of these organizations to carry out programs that alleviate poverty.
LEO Inc. Is a community action agency providing supportive services to at-risk, low-income families. WE assist them in the short-term, while investing in a long-term, two-generation approach to education that promotes economic independence and family stability. We partner with individuals, children and families in Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, Swampscott, and Wakefield to increase participation in programs that maximize their potential. Together we demonstrate that it is possible to break the cycle of poverty and move forward.
LEO’s signature programs are Early Head Start and Head Start, early education and care for children from birth to 5 years; home heating fuel assistance; and community services that provide basic needs resources to our community.
This is a great opportunity for growing and seasoned professionals with career interests in:
- Public administration
- Communication development
- Education reform
- Community service
- Non-profit work
- Grant writing
- Organizational development
The Grants and Development Coordinator will assist LEO’s Chief Program Officer with developing fundraising strategies and identifying funding priorities and potential resources, and composing and editing funding applications. The member will support LEO’s development by collaborating with other VISTA members to evaluate current program efforts and LEO media presence for context and effectiveness and to build coherent and thriving community engagement programming.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with potential donors to determine viable fundraising options
- Develop and present fundraising strategies to LEO’s Chief Program Officer and Fellow VISTAs
- Collaborate with Chief Program Officer, Program Coordinator, and fellow VISTA members to evaluate strengths and areas of improvement in programs and media presence
- Learn grant searching and proposal writing skills and implement them to compose and edit funding applications
- Coordinate with partner agencies to review current volunteer programs and procedures
- Review LEO’s Volunteer Programs and internal policies
- Interview volunteers and clients for effectiveness and satisfaction
- Develop policies and procedures for the self-sustaining volunteer program where needs of multi culturally and economically diverse communities are met, identified, and barriers to participation are removed.
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Superior writing skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
- Strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality projects
- Excellent interpersonal strengths with a desire to build relationships among staff, clients, and donors;
- Exceptional critical and creative thinking skills to assist team in creating new development goals
- Ability to multi-task while managing a workload in a fast-paced, changing, and flexible environment;
- Experience working with diverse collaborators with cultural sensitivity in mind, or a strong willingness to learn and grow in these areas
- Enthusiasm towards increasing productivity and improving methods, approaches, and contributions;
- Commitment to continuous learning within a collaborative work space
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is a plus
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
If you are interested in the position, but do not meet all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply.
VISTA Member Benefits:
- In House Training
- $1,150.80 bi-weekly living allowance; LEO provides an additional $500 monthly rent stipend; $6,345 Segal Education Award after completion of a full-year of service*
- Health care coverage
- Experience in nonprofit management; professional development
- Student loan forbearance or deferment, accrued interest will be covered
- Childcare subsidy, where applicable
- Relocation allowance for members who are moving over 50 miles
- 10 personal days, 10 sick days, + holidays observed by LEO (will not count against 10 personal nor sick days) holidays observed by LEO will not be counted toward days off
*The Segal Education Award can be used to:
- Repay a qualified student loan; or,
- Pay the cost of attending a qualified institution of higher education
- Or, the member can choose an end of service cash stipend, approximately $1,800 for a full year of service, instead of the Segal award.
This job is:
- A good fit for recent college / high school graduates who are looking to develop their professional skills in a workplace
- A good fit for those specifically interested in non-profit work and grant writing
- A good fit for applicants who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
To apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter via Handshake and we will be in touch with you about the next steps.
If you have any questions about this position, please email heatherc@leoinc.org