Posted: April 15, 2025
Expires: June 14, 2025
Cherry Street Mission Ministries
1501 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604
Job Description
Job Title:
Grants Administrator
Rev. Date:
4/11/25
Department:
Programs and Services
SOC Code:
Location:
Life Revitalization Center
FLSA:
Exempt
Reports to:
VP of Programs and Services
EEO Code:
Responsibility:
The Grants Administrator is responsible for relationship management and development, communication and collaboration, program management, compliance, and oversight, reporting and impact assessment.
Purpose: The Grants Administrator plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective grants administration and oversight of grant programs within our organization. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the grant process and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role requires an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
All staff members at Cherry Street perform their job duties in the context of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is our express purpose to minister to individuals (e.g., staff, volunteers, donors, guests) through the practical discipleship steps of eliminating poverties of spirit, soul, and body.
Equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Essential Functions:
· Collaborate with the Leadership to develop and implement goals for grant funding.
· Serve as the secondary point of contact for grant applications and assist as needed.
· Foster positive relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including funding agencies, volunteers, partners, and community organizations.
· Facilitate communication and collaboration among departments and teams, promoting information sharing.
· Coordinate meetings and other events to foster networking and collaboration within the organization and with external partners.
- Oversee the full grant cycle, including application submission, compliance tracking and reporting.
- Review grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Research and make recommendations for grant funding opportunities.
- Ensure that all grant activities adhere to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews to assess compliance with grant terms and conditions.
- Prepare reports and grant narratives for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Utilize evaluation findings to inform decision-making and improve future grant initiatives.
· Attend seminars and webinars as necessary to obtain and review knowledge of current federal, state, local and foundation grant opportunities.
· Proficient skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related software applications.
· Complete all other job duties, assigned.
*Essential Functions may be revised upon management discretion
Qualifications
· Associate degree with two years of administrative experience; or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or 5 years administrative experience. (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, or business)
· Planning and organizational skills, accuracy, and attention-to-detail are all critical skills.
· Effective oral and written skills, including technical writing and fiscal reporting skills.
· Ability to work in a demanding environment with overlapping deadlines, changing priorities, and short lead times.
· High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Information Management Systems
· Must have the ability to coordinate and organize multi-agency work activities and troubleshoot problem situations.
· Ability to successfully collaborate with and interact with colleagues and funding sources.
· Project management experience.
Cherry Street Core Values:
At the ministry, we hold these core values to be crucial to performing everyday work. These are to be displayed by every employee hired at the organization at the time of hire and throughout their employment.
· Christ-centered – Christ is at the center of all I do and think. My decisions and actions are driven by Christ's love for me, my submission to His teachings, and my desire to live and walk in His Way.
· Relational – Second to Christ, is my desire to love the people around me. People are not problems but are representations of the image of Christ in them. I get to help them see that.
· Innovative – God is The Creator, and we are made in His image: that means WE are creative! Many times, we must get creative to figure out the complexities of people's lives to help them move forward or systems that need to be developed. We can do that because of the image we carry.
· Solution oriented – God is abundant, and all the answers and resources are there. We get excited by implementing systems and taking action to improve the situation.
· Gritty – We tenaciously get the job done. We display passion and perseverance to make our way toward our goal of eradicating poverty physically, mentally and spiritually for each person.
Work Environment:
Exposure to ("F" Frequent; "O" Occasional; "R" Rare; "N" Never):
N
Fumes
N
Humidity
N
Electrical Hazards
N
Dust
N
Mechanical Hazards
N
Burn Hazards
N
Loud Noise
N
Biological Hazards
R
Sharp objects
N
Vibration
N
Chemical Hazards
N
Fall Hazards
N
Confined Spaces
N
Height Hazards
N
Overhead Hazards
Equipment/Personal Protective Equipment Used
· None
Physical Demands ("F" Frequent; "O" Occasional; "R" Rare; "N" Never)
O
Stand
F
Handle/Feel (using fingers)
O
Grasp
F
Walk
O
Crouch/Kneel/Stoop/Crawl
N
Climb
F
Sit
F
Talk
N
Balance
F
See/Detect
F
Hear/Listen
O
Bend
O
Push/Pull
N
Apply repetitive motion
F
Reach
Lifting Requirements
· Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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