Who We Are:

Since 1948, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke has been on the mission of “Helping Hurting People in Jesus’ Name.” The Mission nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, through dedicated team members and volunteers that extend the compassion of Christ to our neighbors in need.

We are a non-profit, faith based, equal opportunity employer.

Are you dedicated and detail-oriented with a desire to provide quality care and services to others? We would love for you to serve alongside us!

Donor and Grants Specialist is a service minded individual who will be instrumental in writing, researching, and administering grants, ensuring that our organization’s funding initiatives are effectively tracked, reported, and managed. The ideal candidate will have skills that relate to grant writing, grant research, and donor management systems, and will play a key role in ensuring compliance and accurate reporting to stakeholders. Previous experience is preferred however, training will be provided as needed.

Reports to: Director of Development & Communication

Hours of Availability:

Full-Time (hourly)

Monday – Friday, hours range between 8am – 6:00pm with hours adjusted to meet the needs of the role. Evenings, holidays and weekends as scheduled

Compensation: DOE

Our Team Members should exhibit the following:

· Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian Walk that is evident of that love.

· Individuals must be willing to adhere to the Rescue Mission Statement of Faith & Code of Ethics.

· Demonstrates a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of our guests and team members.

· Understanding of volunteer engagement and ability to utilize and appreciate volunteers in daily tasks.

· Strong work ethic and commitment to work as scheduled to include holidays and weekends as assigned.

· Strong listening, as well as written & verbal communication skills to execute instructions, keep others informed and exhibit professionalism.

· Demonstrated attention to detail/strong organizational skills to assist with multiple daily assignments and special projects.

· Ambitious to exceed expectations.

Job Specific Qualifications:

· Minimum of two (2) years administrative experience including grants administration and compliance, and donor services, preferred

· Intermediate Microsoft office skills

· Highly organized with unrelenting attention to detail

· Knowledge of financial management and budget tracking related to grant funds is a plus.

· Demonstrated ability to work in multiple data management systems

· Excellent writing, editing, analysis, verbal and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple programs and departments within the agency to successfully garner information and input

· Be deadline-driven and possess especially strong organizational capabilities

· Proficiency in grant management software and donor management systems is helpful but not required

Career Summary (not all-inclusive list):

Serves to provide organizational support for grant writing, reporting and administration. Maintains internal data management in working collaboratively interdepartmentally. Contribute to overall team efforts in planning and development and shares in the decision-making process, implementing and promoting all decisions in a spirit of cooperation. Provide Rescue Mission tours as needed.

All team members may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by leadership/management with an expectation to complete these assignments as requested.

Physical demands essential to performing the job duties of this position (not an all-inclusive list).

Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing

Activity may include occasional stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling

Prolonged computer use; computer screen exposure

Lift up to 30 pounds; not repetitive

Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure

Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location

Consistently - Communicating with others to exchange information

Frequent - Moving around to accomplish a task

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

We look forward to your reviewing your qualifications!