Grants & Community Relations Coordinator

Grants & Community Relations Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Grants & Community Relations Coordinator (GCRC) is responsible managing and implementing the fundraising and grant writer functions for Specialized Services Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis programs at Texana Center and reports to the Director of Specialized Services. The position is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the development plan and serves as the primary grant writer for the department. The GCRC is responsible for assisting with cultivating relationships with current and potential foundations, individuals, corporations, and other grant-making entities. This includes follow up and reporting for previous grants, researching and identifying new sources of funding and new foundations to support specialized services. In addition to these responsibilities the GCRC serves as the coordinator of external communications via social media accounts, other media announcements, postings, and resource fairs for specialized services.

This position is PRN (as needed) 20-hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday with flexible schedule and opportunities. The position readily accepts additional assignments as requested by the Director of Specialized Services. Responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy.

Salary

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of professional experience with responsibilities for:
  1. Successful grant writing
  2. Successful fundraising initiatives
  3. Social publishing tools
  4. Experience with Canva or other online graphic design tools

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• 5 years of successful fundraising and grant writing experience
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques and strategies
• Knowledge of sources for donor research and information
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing grants

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting
• Must have ability to see and write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer