Grant Coordinator in Latrobe, Pennsylvania at Westmoreland Community Action

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Grant Coordinator leads grant research, coordination, proposal development, and reporting to secure funding that aligns with the evolving needs of our agency, community, and county.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the entire grant process, from research and preparation to submission and post-award management, for government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Identify and evaluate new grant opportunities from foundation, corporate, and government sources, and recommend strategic opportunities to support WCA programs.
• Collaborate across teams to organize and maintain digital files for proposals, contracts, and correspondence, ensuring accurate grant tracking, documentation, and compliance with all funder requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundations, corporations, and government partners; support the development team in coordinating meetings as needed.
• Curate and share relevant grant-related resources, and publications with agency staff as needed.
• Support teams in creating and executing strategic development plans to drive WCA’s growth and sustainability.
• Stay current with funding trends and grant opportunities through ongoing training and professional development.
• Coordinate with finance, program, and other WCA teams to collect data, impact stories, and financial information to prepare reports for grant funders, using key metrics and outcomes.
• Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting as required by funders.
• Maintain a deep understanding of WCA’s programs and remain committed to the organization’s mission and goals.
• Support agency fundraising initiatives as needed.
• Follow HIPAA regulations when accessing Protected Health Information and other client data, in accordance with agency policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Social Impact Director.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

Primarily responsible for the planning and development of grants and proposals exceeding $19 million.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in grant writing required.
• Preferred to have three (3) years’ experience working within human services.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing required.
• Proven record of achieving targets in revenue / donations.
• Excellent computer skills and prior experience with various database systems.
• One (1) year experience budgetary planning preferred.

Benefits:

• ICHRA health plans – Using an allowance, choose the best plan for you.
• Dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability polices.
• 16 paid holidays.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Time and a half for holidays worked.