Grant Coordinator supporting implementation of the Creation Community Grants Program at Indigenous Youth Roots. Providing grantee resources, capacity building support, and program administration.
Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact and liaison between IYR and grantees.
Guide potential applicants and existing grantees in navigating through funding processes.
Communicate and support grantees through regular check-ins, providing guidance on challenges, resource sharing, capacity development, and other forms of project supports.
Mentor grantees to implement, administer, evaluate, and report on their programs.
Collaborate with other team members to continue developing and improving our approach and supports for grantees and applicants.
Facilitate capacity-building workshops and training sessions for youth, partners, and community members, including occasional evening programming.
Coordinate the full life cycle of grant applications (intake, operation, and reporting) for assigned funding streams.
Support the preparation and dissemination of letters, reports, education, and communications materials.
Screen applicants and support the grant review committee meetings as needed.
Maintain up to date records of grantee status and ongoing engagements.
Coordinate national outreach efforts to raise awareness of the Creation Community Granting Program.
Support the design of the granting streams, evaluation metrics, and application processes and procedures.
Research best practices in community granting and working with grassroots and youth-led projects and programs.
Assist with event logistics, participant communications, and on-site coordination for regional gatherings and related activities.
Assist in coordination and data collection for relevant reports to funding agencies, partners, and internal evaluation streams.
Support analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and drafting reports from this information.
Accountable for timely and accurate collection, formation, and submission of all relevant program and project data, reports, and evaluations.
Uphold and promote the organization’s cultural values and guiding principles in all workplace practices.
Engage with the Indigenous community and support initiatives that strengthen relationships and collaboration.
Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of regional gatherings, meetings, and community engagement events.
Requirements
1 or more years’ experience in granting or project funding.
1 or more years’ experience in administration.
Facilitation and public speaking experience is an asset.
Experience working with Indigenous youth communities an asset
Strong administrative experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
Benefits
Health benefits: will begin following a 3-month probationary period
GRRSP employer contribution that is 5% of salary
Vacation: 15 days and statutory holidays, in addition to a 2-week winter closure
Personal Days: 15 days
Annual Professional Development Benefit: $1500 annually following a 3-month probationary period
Cultural Days: 5 days annually
Volunteer Hours: 5 hours monthly at any organization of your choice.
Flexible Work Week Options: 4 and 5 Day work week options.
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