SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Administrative and Grant Assistant will assist project’s leadership and grant writing partners in identifying grant opportunities, organizing CCOC grant proposals, preparing proposal outlines, assisting with completing grant proposal narratives, and provide support for completing proposal supporting documentation. Additionally, the position will assist in completing organizational documents related to fiscal administration, support scheduling and preparing for meetings, and other administrative duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant Writing Support

Assist with grant opportunity research

Organize CCOC grant development process including updating the CCOC Salesforce NPSP tracking system, facilitating document management, and maintaining proposal development work plans

Assist in outlining grant proposal narratives

Maintain and compile supporting documentation for grant proposals

Prepare CCOC grant planning updates for OneOC

Research and Reporting

Assist with data collection and analysis needed for proposal development including working in coordination with Policy Research Assistants, Policy Associates, CCOC leadership, and CCOC partners as needed

Conduct collection of literature on various topics needed for proposals

Conduct research interviews as needed for proposals

Assist with grant reporting as needed

Assist other writers with written grant deliverables as needed

Representing Children’s Cause OC in Collaborative Grant Writing Meetings

Represents Children’s Cause OC and creates a strong visible presence and awareness in collaboratives

Assists in the preparation of presentations

Administrative and Other Responsibilities

Completing organizational documents related to fiscal administration

Support for scheduling and preparing for meetings

Other CCOC related administrative duties as needed

Completes time sheets and other administrative documentation related to the position on a timely basis

Available to participate in weekly supervision sessions with the Executive Director

Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures

Ensures all requirements for confidentiality are met by members of the organization.

Ensures effective and courteous communication with all contacts – internal and external. Works well with group of diverse people.

Supports the vision and goals of the fiscal project and OneOC

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required

Demonstrated experience in writing similar to, or the same as, writing grant proposals preferred

Affinity for, and experience with, issues related to mental health services, racial and cultural health disparities, and social determinants of health preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Excellent organizational and administrative skills required

Must show a passion for the Children Cause Orange County’s mission and must be committed to the achievement of its key strategic initiative objectives

COMPUTER & EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

Has good general knowledge of computer operations; uses a keyboard and calculator proficiently and with a high degree of accuracy

Uses Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint proficiently

Advanced level knowledge of MS Word functionality and Adobe Professional preferred

Is proficient with various forms of social media content

Uses typical office equipment (e.g., copier)

MENTAL AND REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

Uses critical thinking skills to create documents and spreadsheets and interpret information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Able to set goals based on available information and to plan work in order to meet deadlines

Able to project likely future occurrences based on current or historic data

Uses decision-making skills and judgment to work independently to resolve problems; able to identify those situations that require leadership and/or management intervention for a solution.

Demonstrates expertise with organization development and teambuilding techniques to assure consensus across the leadership team and community partner membership in order to attain maximum effective and productive collective impact

Able to understand, comply and implement established processes, practices and systems.

Uses skill and judgment to ensure written or verbal outputs are clear, accurate, grammatical and of appropriate tone

Able to formulate appropriate responses to requests for services and information from internal or external customers

Able to understand customer issues, create solutions and communicate those solutions toward implementation in a timely manner

Able to present effective and compelling messages to individuals, groups and the public

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Maintains professional behavior, dress, and appearance at all times

Attends event, meetings and trainings as requested

Assists with other duties as assigned on a regular or occasional basis

Drives personal car on business, maintains personal car insurance in accordance with OneOC policies, and provides related records as requested

Compensation:

$20 - $22 per hour commensurate with experience. This is a part-time, non-exempt, remote position. Benefits include paid sick leave and eligibility to participate in 403b retirement savings plan.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@oneoc.org.

Children’s Cause Orange County is a fiscally sponsored project of OneOC and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This is a remote position.