Government Grants Coordinator

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 24,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants’ rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer)

MRNY is a multi-service organization.  Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more."

MRNY seeks a full-time permanent Government Grants Coordinator to be directly responsible for fundraising from government sources. The coordinator will also support foundation fundraising, prospect research, and will assist with other development projects as needed. The coordinator will provide critical support to a rapidly growing organization and will report directly to the Institutional Giving Manager.

 Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and draft grant applications and reports, and track deadlines

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with elected officials and agency leaders

• Manage all aspects of city and state budget campaigns - including scheduling meetings with elected, drafting testimony for hearings and coordinating senior staff outreach

• Maintain and update government registrations and pre-qualifications, as well as files and database records related to government grant seeking

• Compile detailed profiles of prospective funders using a variety of strategies, including online research

•  Provide administrative backup to senior program staff doing fundraising  

• Support the work of the development department by supporting foundation and individual fundraising, and by helping with other priorities like our annual gala
   

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the US

• At least two years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization

• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and collective action

• Very strong writing and organizational skills 

Job Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization to funders as well as interface with all levels of staff while maintaining flexibility, tact, and a positive attitude

• Be a team player and a self-starter

• Ability to handle lots of deadlines, prioritize, and complete assignments with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

• Project management skills with ability to manage input from multiple people to meet deadlines.  

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Salary and Benefits: 

Starting salary is based on a scale set by a democratically-elected personnel committee and will depend on factors such as experience and education. MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days.

Apply: 

Please apply with a resume and a cover letter using the link below.

 MRNY is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse staff. Women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.