Grants Specialist - Grants (Full-Time)

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As directed by the Grants Director, the Grants Specialist is responsible for:

• Searching for and reviewing private grant funding opportunities
• Work collaboratively with the Grants and RFP Teams to develop proposals and reports in alignment with funder requirements and organization standards while ensuring completeness, accuracy, readability and consistency.
• Writes, reviews and edits/rewrites proposals, reports, supporting documents.
• Responsible for processing, organizing, and tracking final proposals, grants, and reports, including any MOAs/MOUs (electronic and hard copy files).
• Conducts research for data (including statistical data) relating to programs and funding opportunities and maintaining a database/library information.
• Building relationships with stakeholders (including donors/foundations/partners)
• Advocating for programs and services through lobbying activities as needed

The Grants Specialist supports the proposal team in all aspects of the grant writing process working with grant contributors and reviewers, to ensure the highest quality proposal/report is produced to supports organization's mission. This requires a high level of communication and coordination skills to manage multiple grants simultaneously. Requires a high level of accuracy and time management. The Grants Specialist must be able to offer a flexible work schedule that may include some evenings and weekends to ensure deadlines are met.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic knowledge or training in a specialized or technical field or trade, such as social work, professional accounting, finance, business administration, and marketing.
• Other (Specify):
  • Four-Year College Degree preferred. Can be waived if candidate has over 2 years of RFP/Grant experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Over two years, up to and including four years.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent communication (written/oral), highly organized, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to multi-task

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
• This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
• Requires contacts both inside and outside the organization in order to furnish or obtain information and/or provide participant services. Normal courtesy, tact and discretion required.

At Child & Family Service, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and termination.