Grants Coordinator

The Village Family Service Center; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement match up to 5%

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

PTO accrual from day 1

Job summary

The Village Family Service Center is seeking a part-time Grant Coordinator in Fargo, North Dakota. The role involves identifying and applying for grants, overseeing the full application process, and coordinating with leadership to secure funding.

Flexible 20-hour weeks and a starting rate of $25 per hour DOE are offered. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least three years of grant writing experience, with strong communication and organizational skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; three years of grant-writing experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple grants.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research grant opportunities aligned with The Village's needs.
• Collaborate with administrative managers and Senior Leadership Team on funding sources.
• Compile information and draft grant applications according to requirements.
• Submit grant proposals on time and ensure compliance with parameters.
• Monitor and evaluate funded programs and maintain grant records in CRM.
• Prepare monthly grant status reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Grant writing

Verbal skills

Written communication

Project management

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Who we are:

The Village is one of the region's leading non‑profit human service organizations. We provide behavioral health and other community services across North Dakota and Minnesota. It's a place where you can build a career and help people at the same time.

What we do:

The Village is seeking a part‑time Grant Coordinator that will identify and apply for various grants that meet the organization's needs, overseeing the grant application process from beginning to end. This position has flexible hours and will work around 20 hours per week. The Grant Coordinator will uphold the goals and philosophy/mission of The Village Family Service Center, abide by the agency's policies and procedures, to perform all duties outlined in the job description in an ethical and professional manner, model respectful behavior, and be aware of and sensitive to culture and diversity. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least three years of experience in grant writing highly preferred.

Starting pay for this position is $25.00 per hour, rate DOE.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research various types of grants available and the criteria to qualify for each.
• Discusses available sources of funding with administrative managers and Senior Leadership Team.
• Compiles necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact‑finding actions and meetings.
• Drafts and completes grant applications according to application requirements.
• Ensures grant is submitted on time and within application parameters.
• Completes all documents, forms, or reports required by the grant.
• Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.
• Develops and maintains master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.
• Prepare monthly grant status reports. Maintain grant records within the Development Department's CRM system. Records include but are not limited to; deadlines, contact information, requested amounts and grantors' notes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of effective grant writing techniques.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.

What we offer:

• 100% 403(b) Retirement Match up to 5% on the first of the month starting hire.
• Voluntary Insurances including: Dental, Vision, Dependent Care FSA, Critical Illness, Hospital & Accident insurance, Petzey.
• Employer paid Short‑term disability, Long‑term disability and Life Insurance for employees working 20 + hours per week.
• 8 to 9 Paid holidays
• PTO accrual from day 1 for employees working 20+ hours per week.

Must pass criminal background check.