Full-Time

Grants Support Specialist

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City of New York

City of New York

1,001-5,000 employees

City government providing diverse public services

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Junior, Mid

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Category
Customer Experience
Customer Success
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
  • High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Responsibilities
  • Research public and private grant opportunities to identify new philanthropic opportunities, in the areas of community engagement, community programming and affordable housing for NYCHA to pursue. Monitor Grants.gov for any forecasted grant opportunities.
  • Carefully read through Notices of Funding Opportunities/Request for Funding Assistance (NOFO/RFA) announcements, review related webinars and frequently asked questions to prepare summaries for NYCHA departments.
  • Serve as one decision maker to determine which grants NYCHA’s Office of Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives (RSPI) should pursue, taking ideas from program staff and community partners, and translating them into solid concepts that fit the requirements of each grant making entity.
  • For grants RSPI decides to pursue, and as determined by each grant-making organization’s guidelines, prepare project plans with assigned roles and internal deadlines, create shared folders, and other administrative materials to drive internal coordination around grant writing and submittal, and external coordination with resident leadership, community groups and other stakeholders. Serve as the project coordinator during the grant writing process.
  • Prepare templates for letters of support, match commitment and other grant attachment items as needed to meet each individual grant requirements.
  • Perform quality assurance to ensure required forms within a grant application are filled out correctly and on time.
  • Coordinate with NYCHA’s Performance Tracking & Analytics Department for up-to-date data on NYCHA housing stock and resident demographics like household composition, age, and income levels.
  • In coordination with NYCHA RSPI program staff and community-based organization (CBO) partners, serve as one main grant writer on applications.
  • Stay abreast of any changes, updates, or amendments to NOFA/RFP during solicitation.
  • Serve as a main point of conduct in Grants.gov for RSPI grant submittals and completion of required forms. Review progress of grant submittals periodically and report to appropriate submitting department. Support other NYCHA departments as needed with Grants.gov.
  • Perform grant-related post award functions, including expense analysis in partnership with the NYCHA RSPI program department.
  • Maintain an inventory of active grants with deliverable dates related to grant reporting and responsible spenddown; serve as a liaison between NYCHA RSPI program department and the granting entity.
  • Lead regular grants tracking meetings between NYCHA RSPI and Finance.
  • Coordinate grant closeout functions as required in conjunction with NYCHA RSPI program department and Finance team.

The City of New York serves as a hub for governance and public services for its over 8.4 million residents. It employs more than 300,000 individuals who work across various sectors, including infrastructure, social services, technology, health, and safety. The city government focuses on improving the quality of life for its citizens by providing essential services and implementing policies that address urban challenges. Unlike other local governments, New York City offers a wide range of career opportunities across more than 40 agencies, allowing employees to engage in diverse fields such as education, public health, and economic growth. The goal of the City of New York is to enhance community well-being and ensure equal opportunity and inclusion for all its residents.

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Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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Health Insurance

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