Job Description
Job Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We are currently looking to fill a Senior Public Grant Writer role at our Headquarters!
SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $64,500 and $71,500 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Research and identify public grant opportunities in alignment with MFS program areas and strategic priorities.
- Coordinate within the Public Grants Department the accurate tracking of public grant submissions and post-award workflows.
- Work closely with program leadership and administrative leadership for the development of high-quality public grant applications.
- Assist with the development of capital applications for MFS centers/ sites.
- Support the coordination of meetings and site visits with MFS centers and administrative departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of diverse public grant making funders and diverse funder databases for submission of grants.
- Demonstrated proposal-writing expertise.
- Experience in government grants development.
- Demonstrated knowledge of obtaining updated information public funders.
- Self-motivated and disciplined to achieve agreed upon goals.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and networking skills.
- Ability to make professional presentations, including public speaking.
- Demonstrated ability to take on projects and to complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.
- Dedication to working collaboratively and flexibly within the organization.
- Ability to perform job duties well within a team.
QUALIFICATONS:
- A Bachelors' Degree in related field.
- 3+ years or relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
TRANSPORTAION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Driving for work preferred with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!
Some highlights include:
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
- Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
- FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
- Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!
- Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.
MORE ABOUT US:
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.