CSBG Programs & Administrative Coordinator

South Central Iowa Community Action Program, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Iowa Community Action Program, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director in Central office Chariton. Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. The role involves grant writing, budgeting, and coordinating anti-poverty programs while ensuring CSBG standards are met. The position requires strong communication, budgeting, and organizational skills, with experience in office operations and community outreach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong written and oral communication with community organizations, funding sources and staff.
• Experience with budgeting and grant writing.
• Proficient computer and math skills.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Advocate for low-income clients withRespectful approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Director with administrative duties.
• Assist with defining objectives for the agency and anti-poverty programs.
• Administer the garden program.
• Assist with CSBG grant writing and budget preparation, reports, and meetings.
• Ensure CSBG Standards are followed.
• Assist with Client Needs Assessment and Stakeholder Assessment.
• Attend ROMA training/meetings and support ROMA cycle.
• Attend workshops as needed.
• Represent the agency on committees and boards.
• Receive and screen incoming calls and route to staff.
• Greet visitors warmly at the office.
• Sign for packages and deliver to programs.
• Pickup mail, open, sort, and distribute.
• Record cash and maintain a spreadsheet.
• Maintain agency scrapbook with newspaper articles.
• Order office supplies.
• Prepare for Governing Board meetings.
• All other duties as directed by the Executive Director.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Grant writing

Budgeting

Proficient computer skills

Math skills

Office equipment operation

Organizational skills

Advocacy for low-income

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

South Central Iowa Community Action Program, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Executive Director in Central office Chariton. Typical hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. The role involves grant writing, budgeting, and coordinating anti-poverty programs while ensuring CSBG standards are met. The position requires strong communication, budgeting, and organizational skills, with experience in office operations and community outreach.