Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the AmeriCorps Director of State and National Service, the Grants Manager has the responsibility of managing California Volunteers’ AmeriCorps State grantmaking and contracting processes, including conducting new applicant outreach, developing Request for Application guidance and instructions for various types of AmeriCorps funding opportunities, and designing and providing technical assistance for prospective grant applicants. The incumbent ensures AmeriCorps grant applications submitted for federal funding consideration are of high quality and compliant with state and federal requirements; and therefore, must have extensive knowledge of federal legislation impacting national service, notices of federal funding opportunities, state and/or AmeriCorps rules and regulations, grant terms and conditions, and California Volunteers grantmaking and program design policies.

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Working Conditions

Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to exert up to 10lbs. of force occasionally and/or a eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or sanding for brief periods of time. Occasional travel up to 10% may be required.

Special Requirements

The incumbent must be detail-oriented and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, creative, and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced team office environment. Demonstrated ability to act independently and as a member of a team with open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Ability to problem-solve and use critical and creative thinking to effectively perform work. Display good interaction skills and the ability to deal professionally, congenially and in a personable manner with the public, other governmental entities, and staff at all levels. Communicate successfully in a diverse community as well as with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Understanding of and four or more years of experience implementing California state and AmeriCorps federal grantmaking policies and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Ability to track data, conduct analysis, and create reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, particularly those that are high-profile and time sensitive.
• Ability to travel and work an irregular often demanding schedule.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including  health , and  vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Statement of Qualifications

Your SOQ should be Arial 12 font and no more than 2 pages. 

How do your qualifications, educational background, trainings, and work experience align with the requirements of this position?

Describe your experience working on remote teams. Include your approach to building strong working relationships in a remote setting, any success you have had and how you have overcome challenges in this type of setting.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS - APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION (SOQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
    NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ.

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