Title:
Department: Get IN Chicago
Reports to: Sr. Policy Analyst
Job Purpose:
Get IN Chicago’s mission is to identify, fund and rigorously evaluate evidence-based programs that lead to a sustainable reduction in violence for individuals and communities most affected by violence and poverty. The organization has three responsibilities: identify and support the expansion of proven programs to reduce violence and make the city safer; coordinate and align these programs with existing public and community-based efforts; and monitor program implementation and measure actual performance to ensure improvements are sustainable.
Reporting to the Sr. Policy Analyst, this role directs the overall administrative process of grant making for Get IN Chicago. This position is responsive to the needs of grant seekers and internal staff members.
Job Duties:
· Oversee the eligibility, entry, acknowledgement, tracking, dispensation, and communication of the decision for all competitive grants
· Provide a positive customer experience through timely, effective, and accurate responses to technical inquiries from grant seekers/grantees regarding the Cityspan database management system
· Provide technical assistance to grant recipients to effectively use development systems to manage grant funding in compliance with grant expectations and deliverables related to grant agreements
· Organize collaborative approaches to grant making that leverage efforts to support innovation and capacity building in the sector
· Provide grant coordination for multiple, diverse medium and large programs with significant levels of complexity
This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in nonprofit management or related field
- Must be service-oriented and committed to providing exceptional service to our customers
- Three to five years of relevant job experience, preferably in nonprofit grants management
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications, especially data sharing between platforms; experience with Cityspan Funder software preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and the capacity to meet overlapping deadlines
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the capacity and flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively
- Ability to exercise judgment in the application of policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
About The Chicago Community Trust:
For 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust, our region’s community foundation, has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. In 2014, the Trust, together with its donors, granted more than $164 million to nonprofit organizations. From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust continues to enhance our region. To learn more, please visit the Trust online at www.cct.org.
Contact:
Interested individuals should submit an application including a resume and cover letter at http://www.cct.org/careers/.