Public Funding Manager

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles; Bellflower (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Hybrid work schedule

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee assistance

Employee parking

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is seeking a Public Funding Manager to provide essential support to the Public Funds Team. The role involves clerical tasks, data entry, scheduling, and project-based work, with responsibilities spanning funding compliance, reporting, and coordination with partners.

The position is slated to last through May 2029. The role requires handling funding proposals, budgets, and program guidelines while maintaining strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in public funding, grant administration, contract compliance, or nonprofit program administration.
• Knowledge of funding requirements, reporting, documentation, and contract compliance.
• Experience researching funding opportunities and preparing proposals, reports, and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage records and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with staff, funders, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and file management for the PF team.
• Stewardship: help develop program guidelines for contracts, submit reports, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, support program staff, answering questions regarding compliance, updating documents.
• Research and submit funding proposals: collect and compile data on public funding opportunities, partner with staff and external partners to develop narratives and budgets.
• Support activities: attend community engagement meetings, volunteer activities,

Skills

Public funding

Grant administration

Contract compliance

Nonprofit program administration

Research funding opportunities

Budget preparation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

WHO YOU ARE

You're someone who people can rely on, and you're always there when they need a helping hand. You're looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team.

WHO WE ARE

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has been an active affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International for more than 30 years. By building and preserving affordable housing through new construction, renovations, and home repairs, Habitat LA is transforming communities throughout Los Angeles County. Through access to affordable loans, housing counseling, down-payment assistance, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities, the organization has strengthened families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the region. On average, the affiliate builds and renovates 100 homes in the Los Angeles region each year, ranking it among the largest affiliates nationwide.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Public Funding Manager play an important role at Habitat LA by providing administrative support for the PF Team, including clerical, data entry, mailings, scheduling, and project-based work. This position will also participate in team activities, meetings, and events, and support PF applications. This position is expected to last until May 2029.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide administrative support and file management for the PF team.

• Stewardship: help develop program guidelines for contracts, submit reports, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines, support program staff, answering questions regarding compliance, updating documents.

• Research and submit funding proposals: collect and compile data on public funding opportunities, partner with staff and external partners to develop narratives and budgets.

• Support activities: attend community engagement meetings, volunteer activities,

SUMMARY OF JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test, background check, and driving record check
• Must have access to reliable transportation to perform job duties, a valid CA Driver’s License, and meet the state-required amount of personal automobile liability insurance
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for Habitat LA events
• Must have a reliable internet connection
• Three years of relevant experience in public funding, grant administration, contract compliance, or nonprofit program administration.
• Knowledge of funding requirements, reporting, documentation, and contract compliance.
• Experience researching funding opportunities and preparing proposals, reports, and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage records and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with staff, funders, and community partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to Habitat LA’s mission and participation in community meetings and organizational activities.

BENEFITS: WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Hybrid work schedule
• Critical Illness and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance for all employees.
• Very generous 401(K) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation.
• Sick Leave Available.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Voting hours available.
• Employee discounts on items sold in our ReStores.
• Exclusive discounts to amusement parks, entertainment & more.
• Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance, Mental Health, and Counseling Sessions.
• We often promote from within our organization.
• Pet Insurance.
• Free employee parking.
• Mileage reiumbursment

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $26.44 -- $31,25

From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check us out at: www.habitatla.org to learn more about our organization and the great work we do!

Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including low-income communities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals, to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all qualified candidates are considered, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings.