Part Time Grants Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Joining Mid-Ohio Food Collective as a part-time Grants Coordinator offers the unique opportunity to impact the community directly and help alleviate hunger in central Ohio. You will work on innovative projects that align with our mission, leveraging your problem-solving skills to secure critical funding. This role allows you to collaborate with passionate team members and contribute to transformational initiatives that uplift those in need. Your contributions will not only enhance the organization’s programs but also enrich your professional growth in the nonprofit sector. Take the next step in your career by applying your expertise in grant coordination to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

As a part-time Grants Coordinator at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, you will be responsible for researching funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals to secure financial support for our programs. Day-to-day activities will include maintaining relationships with grant-making organizations, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. You will work collaboratively with program managers to gather necessary data and insights for effective proposals. Additionally, you will assist in reporting on grant progress, organizing documentation, and maintaining our grants database. Effective communication is key, as you will be engaging with both internal teams and external partners to facilitate the grant process.

Attention to detail and a customer-centric approach will be crucial as you contribute to our mission of alleviating hunger and fostering community development.

To be successful in this role, several key skills are essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills are crucial for crafting compelling grant proposals and maintaining effective relationships with funders. You will need excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple deadlines and ensure that submissions are timely and complete. A keen attention to detail is vital for maintaining accurate records and adhering to grant specifications.

Additionally, strong research skills will enable you to identify suitable funding opportunities aligned with our mission. You should possess problem-solving capabilities to navigate challenges that may arise during the grant application process. Finally, a customer-centric mindset will help foster collaboration with internal teams, ensuring that our initiatives are well-supported and reflect the needs of the community we serve.

This job posting is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mid-Ohio Food Collective reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Mid-Ohio Food Collective's pre-employment Drug Screen includes testing for marijuana (THC). Although marijuana may be legal under certain state laws, it remains an illegal substance under federal regulation and therefore our policy as well. A positive test result for marijuana will be treated the same as a positive result for any other illegal, non-prescribed, or unauthorized controlled substance.