Grants Manager

SUMMARY: The Grants Manager will oversee federal, state, local corporate and other revenue sources for the resource development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska. The position will work in tandem with Club Operations, Finance, and other supporting departments to facilitate objectives and applications. The position will coordinate and oversee submission of required reporting to granting agencies and ensure proper revenue recognition. The ideal candidate for this position will support the organization’s long-term fiscal sustainability at the strategic, operational, and tactical level. This position supervises a team of grant writers and coordinators who manage individual grants.

The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will serve as a member of the Resource Development Team. The work engages every department of the organization, including Clubhouse, Athletics, Child Development, and Administration.

Boys & Girls Club Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Boys & Girls Club Vision: To provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Pillars: Through targeted and meaningful programs, Clubs are working to provide a world-class Club experience that ensures success is within reach of every young person. All members are on track to achieve our priority outcomes:

• Academic Success – Graduating from high school ready for college, trade school, military, or employment
• Character & Leadership – Being an engaged citizen who is involved in the community, registering to vote, and modeling strong character
• Healthy Lifestyles – Adopting a nutritious diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices, and making a lifelong commitment to fitness

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska Pillars:

• Provide DEI-centric, best-in-class child services & youth programming.
• Provide high-quality integrated, educational, athletic, behavioral, job skill development programming.
• Develop financial and funding models that ensure long-term sustainability.
• Hire and develop the highest skilled, qualified, and diverse workforce.
• Ensure proper administrative, staff and board, infrastructure/internal operations are in place to support BGC Alaska’s growth and development.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take a long-term sustainability approach to identifying and securing grants from a variety of sources- federal, state, local, corporate, and individual sources.
• Oversee grant life cycles in the MyClubHub management system
• Develop budget worksheets and narratives per grant award guidelines and advise the Resource Development team regarding grant financials during application processes as needed
• Assign duties and review work of the grant personnel on the Resource Development team
• Work closely with the other lateral departments to determine, source, and account for grant eligible expenses
• Ensure compliance with grant expense reporting, internal and external reporting requirements and fund expenditure
• Work with the Payroll Lead to confirm labor hours
• Compile and submit required grant reimbursements, billings, and other financial reporting
• Work with Accounts Receivable to ensure proper recording and documenting of grant remittance
• Assist the Finance team during periodic audits with regard to grant specific documentation requirements
• Maintain proactive and professional customer service within the organization and with customers, vendors, and community partners
• Create and maintain policies and procedures in assigned areas of responsibility
• Maintain technology, tools, and equipment, including utilizing relevant training
• Ensure department and document security through appropriate confidentiality and access control practices
• Work as part of a team to implement initiatives and annual departmental strategic plans
• Provide input on strategic planning as requested

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

If you meet most qualifications, have diverse range of lived experiences, and a passion for serving Alaska’s youth, you are welcome to apply.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, computer science, English, social sciences, or a similar field
• Experience with basic accounting practices preferred
• A minimum of five years of professional grants management
• A minimum of five years of supervisory experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite, web-based communication platforms, and Excel skills including creating formulas and data analysis
• Experience with Salesforce a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• Ability to support cross-functional engagement and problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and deadlines
• Ability to achieve and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Must pass a name-based and fingerprint criminal records background check

Boys & Girls Clubs – Alaska is the state’s premier youth development organization. Our programs, training, and services reach over 5,000 children, youth, and teens every year across 20 communities. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives to serve as a member of our statewide staff.

Strong mission, vision, and values drive the Clubs’ work for the benefit of our youth. We draw on the wisdom of a diverse workforce to better understand and meet the needs of Alaska’s youth and the communities in which they live. Compensation and benefits are competitive to develop a strong staff and help them maintain a healthy work/life balance.

BENEFITS

• Professional Development & Tuition Assistance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement Benefits
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer Sponsored Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, utilize fine and gross motor manipulation, and climbing ramps, stairs and/or into planes.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily a normal internal work environment. Performing the duties of this job may include activities hosted outdoors in various weather conditions. Noise levels for activities in the Club environment may be loud.
• The position will include regular local travel to Clubs in the Anchorage/Mat-Su region and occasional travel to other communities the Clubs serve statewide.
• Work during evenings and weekends will occasionally be required, given the nature of the position and its connection with community partners.
• Our organization participates in payroll through direct deposit and all employees are required to main a valid bank account during the course of their employment.
• Boys & Girls Club is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. The Club does not discriminate against any individual based on any protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Boys & Girls Club facilities.