GRACE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

2524 Hadley Street / St. Louis, MO  63106

314/241-2200

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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POSITION TITLE:                   Grants, Planning and Communications Coordinator

 

REPORTS TO:             Executive Vice President, Planning and Development and

                                                Director of Communications

 

STATUS / HOURS:                   Regular/Full-time (Evenings and Weekends as scheduled)

 

SALARY RANGE:                    $ 29,850.00 - $ 40,385.00 Annually

 

POSITION SUMMARY: Identify and research funding sources to support existing and planned health programs and activities through the development, submission and monitoring of grant proposals to federal, state, local and private funding sources.  Provide technical writing assistance for grant proposal process. Develop and conduct community health assessments using primary and secondary data sources. Provide community and program planning assistance based on Needs Assessment.  Assist the Director of Communications in developing and writing news releases for internal and external audiences.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Education:  Bachelors Degree, preferably in Social Services, Public Health or  related field.

 

Experience:  

 

1.  Three (3) years of writing federal, state, and private grants. 

2.  Three (3) years experience in conducting community health assessment and planning,

3.  One (1) year experience using “grants.gov” grants process.

4.  One (1) year experience in journalistic-style writing and editing, or writing for a news publication.

 

Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

 

1.       Ability to pro-actively seek out and generate new income streams and research new opportunities.

2.       Familiarity with the “network” of non-profit health care revenue sources.

3.       Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, along with extensive organizational skills.

4.       Ability to research, analyze and present health data.  Experience navigating data sources and web sites, including the US Census Bureau.

5.       The ability to compile, analyze and present data and statistics in a manner appealing to grant reviewers.

6.       The ability to utilize the internet as a research tool.  Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications as well as other office programs and equipment (e-mail, copier, scanner, etc.)

7.       Work well independently, as a member of a team, and to work efficiently/thrive in a deadline driven environment.

8.       Ability to write news and human interest stories, willingness to learn other communications related skills and activities. (A writing sample will be required)

 

Residency and Transportation Requirement:

 

1.       Preference given to residents of a Grace Hill service area

2.       Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

 

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None Required.

 

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

 

Essential Functions:

 

1.       Lead and/or assist with coordination, preparation, and submission of a variety of grant applications to State, Federal, and local government funding agencies, local, national, and corporate foundations, as well as other funding sources, with an emphasis on government proposals.

2.       Identify, read, analyze, and summarize Notices of Funding Availability, Request for Application/Proposals, and other funding announcements for consideration by management and program staff.

3.       Correlate funding opportunities with agency needs, and work closely with Executive Vice President, Planning and Development and Director of Communications to submit funding proposals within strict guidelines and deadlines.

4.       Utilize knowledge of scoring criteria, as well as funding cycles and sources, to produce high quality proposals that specifically address the goals, objectives, and expectations of individual funding agencies/opportunities.

5.       Maintain a portfolio of funding sources to support Grace Hill’s mission and strategic plan.

6.       Maintain files and data base on all pertinent information and statistics used in grant writing.

7.       Develop and maintain tracking template for funded projects – maintain contracts, schedule of reports due and meet all grant deadlines.

8.       Conduct periodic community health and needs assessments and assist with compiling socio-demographic data using Census Bureau, Health Department and other agency websites and data sources.

9.       Help produce news releases by developing questions, conducting interviews, and writing compelling stories for internal and external audiences.

10.   Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Marginal Functions:

 

1.  Maintain positive relationships within the community.

2.  Attend agency meetings as required.

3.  Prepare graphs, charts and other visuals to present socio-demographic data.

4.  Assist with the development of budgets and planning process for various grants.

 

Supervises:            None

 

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

 

APPLY TO:      Grace Hill Human Resources Department              POSTING DATE:  November 7, 2007

                              100 North Tucker 11th Floor

                              St. Louis, Missouri 63101                

                       

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS

 

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

 

Physical Activities:  Sitting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, and grasping. 

Visual Activities:  Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less with a good field of vision.

Physical Demands:  Ability to move or lift less than 1 lb. continuously and up to 10 lbs. occasionally.

 

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

 

Normal office conditions

May work at more than one Grace Hill site as requested; site assignments may be changed periodically.

 

 

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

 

Telephone, copier, fax, computer & computer software, calculator.

 

 


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

 

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

 

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only.  There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

 

All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s).

 

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