AYUDA Grants Coordinator Salary in the United States

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Ayuda is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct legal, social and language access services, education, and outreach to low-income immigrants in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since 1973, Ayuda has provided critical services on a wide range of issues, in the process acquiring nationally recognized expertise in several fields including immigration law, language access, domestic violence and human trafficking. Ayuda has office locations in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, MD and Fairfax, VA. 

WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

Because, just like everyone at Ayuda, you believe:

• In seeing communities where all immigrants succeed and thrive in the United States.

• In the overall success of our organization and all our programs.

• That families should be healthy and safe from harm.

• That all people should have access to professional, honest, and ethical services, regardless of ability to pay or status in this country.

• That diversity and equality make this country better.

WHAT WILL THIS JOB ENTAIL?

Writing & Document Organization:

• Prepare narrative outlines for grant applications. 

• Create and prepare attachments for grant applications and site visits.

• Create and upload documents, including grant summary sheets, to help Ayuda increase internal knowledge about grants. 

• Ensure that grant reports and funder communication are saved on SharePoint.

• Assist in writing Letters of Intent (LOIs) and grant applications to foundations for general support and basic program support requests.

Research:

• Research and organize external reports, studies, and media coverage relevant to Ayuda’s programs for use in grant reports and applications.

• Manage and build Ayuda’s internal training resources on the grant writing and grant management process.

• Conduct research on government grant and foundation funding opportunities

Data Entry/Data Management:

• Enter, review, and update data in proposal and reporting calendars through Excel and Ayuda’s grant database.

• Run reports in the database and prepare monthly internal grant update newsletter.

Other:

• Co-lead training for Ayuda employees on grants (grants orientation for new employees and other trainings throughout the year)

• Represent Ayuda at external meetings, informational sessions and conferences with funders and potential funders.

• Contribute to the development of Ayuda’s strategy to grow foundation and government grant funding. 

• Submit paper grant applications.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU CAN DO THIS JOB?

Eligibility:  Must be legally able to work in the United States and maintain proper work authorization throughout employment. Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position presented in a general office environment.  Satisfactory results from a background check to include criminal history and a search of the employee’s name against a national registry of sex offenders.  

Education/Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Experience in grant writing or nonprofit development (paid or unpaid, can include courses or training)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Experience with data entry.

• Experience in document and file management.

• Extremely detail oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

• Willing to travel to Ayuda’s offices about once a week and be based in Ayuda’s Washington, DC office.

• Interest in working with program staff across the organization.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated salary for this position is $53,040-$60,000, commensurate with experience. 

We are proud of the benefits we can offer that include:  

• Platinum-level medical insurance plan 100% employer-paid

• Dental and vision insurance 100% employer paid.

• Long-term disability insurance 100% employer paid.

• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid.

• Pre-tax 401(k) with Employer match on first 3% of salary.

• Vacation Days: 21 days per year until year 3, 27 per year in years 3-7 and 33 days per year after 7 years employment

• New employees begin with 8 days of Health & Wellness (sick) leave and accrue an additional 5 hours per pay period plus emergency medical leave up to 12 weeks per year.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave/family leave.

• 24 days paid holidays and staff wellness days, including Winter Break the last week of the year.

• Job-related professional development fees (including annual state bar dues and professional memberships)

• Flexible work schedules.

This position is non-exempt for overtime purposes.

Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Department of Education.  For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf.  

TO APPLY:

Please apply with resume and cover letter.  Writing samples may be requested.