Grants & Contract Specialist

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc. also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues.   

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through 5 core topics: self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting & effective decision-making. We also provide tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, social beings, and overall well-being.  

Our mission is to teach SEL tools at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social well-being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc. and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Resilience offers unpaid internship programs that require at least a 4-month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week and team meetings weekly. Availability must also allow for as-needed meetings/phone calls. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement. 

Job Summary:

The Grants and Contract Specialist is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring that all grant and contract activities comply with regulatory and organizational standards. This role involves managing the documentation, reporting, and communication processes throughout the lifecycle of grants and contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant and Contract Management:

-Research and identify potential grant opportunities and funding sources.

-Prepare, review, and submit grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documents.

-Manage the proposal submission process, including coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

Compliance and Reporting:

-Ensure adherence to all grant and contract requirements, including deadlines, reporting, and documentation.

-Monitor and track spending, budgets, and project timelines to meet funder requirements.

-Prepare and submit financial and programmatic reports to funders on a timely basis.

Documentation and Record-Keeping:

-Maintain organized records of all grant and contract agreements, amendments, and correspondences.

-Ensure accurate documentation and filing of reports, invoices, and related paperwork.

Communication and Coordination:

-Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and funders.

-Collaborate with program managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to gather information for proposals and reports.

-Provide guidance to staff on grant and contract policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

-Studying Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree).

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

-Proficient in the English language.

-Strong analytical, organizational, and time management abilities.

-Proficiency in grant management software, budgeting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.