Government Grant and Government Outreach Manager
Government Grant and Government Outreach Manager
Posting Description
This position is responsible for identifying government grant opportunities that align with potential and planned affordable housing projects and preparing related applications and documents for such grants. In addition, the position assists in the identification of local policies that affect affordable housing as well as assisting in maintaining local government relationships. The position will significantly enhance and accelerate opportunities for community development and participation related to the advancement of the Habitat for Humanity mission.
Essential Functions:
* Write, coordinate, and submit government grant proposals for the Affiliate and CHDO and maintain grant administration and compliance including but not limited to E-verify, Section 3, Davis Bacon, BABA, agreement review, invoicing, and other required reporting.
* Identify local housing needs and raising awareness of the Habitat mission.
* Promote and assist in the administration of the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), which complements the services and community engagement of the Habitat organization.
* Participate in planning and budgeting related to assigned areas of responsibility.
* Identify and develop effective relationships with and support from municipal agencies; government officials and staff; local, state and national elected leaders; housing groups
* Strengthen government relationships that lead to increased funding and land acquisition opportunities from various grant programs. (i.e. HOME, SHIP, SHOP, CDBG, HOPE, etc.)
* In coordination with Homeowner Services and Home Preservation programs, identify and engage community leaders, stakeholders, and residents in targeted geographic communities where Habitat Hillsborough is building or would like to build to enhance organizational visibility and to enhance new and existing opportunities.
* Assist Staff with completing Environmental Review Records per HUD regulations.
* Assist with Federal Home Loan Bank proposals and administration of the funding including forms, backup documents, tracking expenditures, and reporting.
* Attend meetings, as required.
* Promote Habitat’s public advocacy efforts by reviewing and monitoring relevant public policies and providing advocacy recommendations as appropriate.
Competencies:
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to train persons of varying skill levels and to work with a wide spectrum of people in a collaborative way.
* Integrity, organization, attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Willingness to maintain the flexible work schedule necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Work Environment:
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, phones, tablets, filing cabinets, fax machines and driving to monitor construction activities at jobsites for grant compliance.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate performs the following activities: standing; walking; bending squatting, use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen and communicate.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time exempt position. The typical workweek is Monday – Friday with some evenings and weekends required.
Education, Experience and Attributes:
* Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years of experience in non-profit or government administration, two (2) years of experience in grant writing for development of affordable housing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed. Access to a car is required to fill some of the duties of this position.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Please note this position description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply:
Please send resumes to Dee Fowler dfowler@habitathillsborough.org. All resumes will be reviewed upon receipt.
Work Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
First 90 days of employment – in office full-time
Hybrid after 90 days of employment
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About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
US Affiliate
Auto req ID
10749BR
Position Category
Affiliate-Opportunity
Position Type
Affiliate
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Tampa, FL
Affiliate Name
Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough