Grants Coordinator, Full-time

Under the supervision of the Development Director, the Grants Coordinator participates actively in the coordination, planning, development, preparation and follow-up of funding proposals for and awards from foundation, government, and corporate funders for the Library and the Richland Library Friends and Foundation. In this position, you will work closely with appropriate staff in determining prospective funding and developing and preparing proposals; serving as a liaison between Richland Library, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation, and funding agencies and organizations.

The Richland Library Friends and Foundation supports Richland Library by raising awareness and financial support for innovative library programs and services.

The ideal candidate has working knowledge of grant writing, research, proposal presentation, and grant administration; as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a plus. Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate with other staff and work within the overall goals and structure of the library system are also required If these characteristics speak to you, we encourage you to apply!

Sample Duties:

• Investigating, researching, and identifying funding prospects.
• Managing grant proposal opportunities and deadlines, working closely with appropriate staff to evaluate opportunities and establish schedules and work plans.
• Tracking all proposals submitted to potential funders, providing appropriate follow-up and communications; coordinating follow-up throughout the life of the grant.
• Organizing grant files, both current and future; identifying potential funders for future projects, working with staff to identify Library needs and managing research for prospects.
• Preparing proposals and applications for submission to agencies, foundations, and corporations, working with staff to create and finalize narratives and attachments; coordinating all necessary work with others to achieve deadlines.
• Reviewing financial information regularly and assisting library staff with maximizing the utilization of grant funds.
• Establishing and maintaining familiarity and contacts with governmental as well as corporate and other non-governmental funding sources.
• Preparing and providing all reports required by grantors.
• Preparing periodic reports of pending and prospective grants for appropriate Richland Library staff.
• Ensuring library managers’ understanding of requirements of the grant before deciding to pursue particular grants and assisting in compliance with requirements after receipt.
• Assisting with activities of Richland Library, the Richland Library Friends and Foundation, such as special events and committees; and other aspects of the overall work of the Development Office as needed.
• Performing other duties as required or assigned.

As a Richland Library employee, you can:

• Make a difference in other people’s lives every day!
• Be part of a dynamic and diverse team.
• Be recognized for your contributions.
• Grow and develop personally and professionally.

Total Rewards:

Richland Library offers a full range of benefits to salaried employees that support employees, spouses and their children. Some of our benefits include:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan/paid time off and holiday pay
• Resources to help improve your overall well-being
• Free and discounted access to books, music, and films

Giving Back:

We value giving back to our community and encourage all employees to volunteer their time to support their favorite charities.

Celebration, Appreciation and Play

We know that you need a chance to unwind and recharge. Science tells us that play makes us smarter and reduces stress. Play helps us to get to know our colleagues better and can be fun. We offer break rooms and employee lounge areas to play games, work out, read or just relax.