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GRANTS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

FULL-TIME, nonexempt, hourly range $24-$27 per hour depending on qualifications

San Diego Habitat for Humanity is seeking an individual who is looking to work for a purpose and with a great team.

JOB SUMMARY: The Grants and Events Coordinator assists with the execution of the annual grants calendar and coordination of special events and stewardship gatherings. They will assist with submission of grant applications and reports, grant tracking, and research, as well as events logistics, organization, and execution. This role will support the efforts of the Development Team by executing stewardship activities and working cross-departmentally to ensure clear communication and implementation that increases engagement and contributed-income for the organization.

Generous benefits, supportive work environment, great colleagues, meaningful work

Candidates interested in applying for this position should review the essential job responsibilities and qualifications outlined below, and email salary requirements, current resume and cover letter to jobs@sandiegohabitat.org - email subject: Grants & Events Coordinator

San Diego Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. San Diego Habitat strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

BENEFITS:

• Generous health, dental, vision benefits
• Retirement Plan + Employer Match
• Life insurance, Flex Savings Accounts, EAP
• Supplemental life, accident, critical illness
• 15 days Paid Time Off per year and 13 Paid Holidays
• Hybrid work: in-office, remote, and in the field
• Leadership committed to an inclusive and supportive work culture

MISSION: San Diego Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent and affordable home to live in dignity and safety.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Grant Support & Resource Development

• Timely submission of grant applications, impact reports, and tracking of grants in Constituent Resource Management (CRM) (Raiser’s Edge)
• Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) corporate partner applications, requests for funding, and reports
• Respond to inbound inquiries for grants and special events with accurate partnership information
• Support the Development Team with group volunteer bookings and generating memorandums of understanding (MOU) for complex partnerships
• Coordination of In-Kind Gifts for special events and programs
• Assistance with sponsored group build days and special events on site
• Coordinate the timely completion of funding partnership stewardship and build day deliverables
• Generate acknowledgment letters on a weekly basis for individual, corporate, and foundation donors

Events

• Assist with planning and logistics of signature fundraising events and stewardship gatherings including, but not limited to: Women Build, Veterans Build, Taste of Home, Legacy Luncheon, Home Dedications, Wall-Raisings, and donor meet-and-greets
• Export invitation lists and coordinate sending of invitations via email (MailChimp), or U.S. mail
• Track RSVP’s and respond to participant inquiries
• Enter registrations into Classy and Blackbaud’s RENXT database
• Solicit for donations of goods and in-kind support for raffles, incentives, and silent auction items
• Coordinate set-up, design, food and beverage, event break down and follow up.
• Maintain inventory of special events supplies
• Coordinate the prompt and accurate delivery of sponsor benefits including recognition, program listings, and donation acknowledgments and receipts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year of professional nonprofit experience or professional marketing/writing.
• Experience with events, volunteers and/or customer service preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with nonprofit fundraising and donor relations is beneficial.
• Skills to organize, coordinate and execute fundraising and community events.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer proficency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic database or CRM use.
• Demonstrated commitment to affordable housing, community development, or mission-driven work is preferred.
• Demonstrate good judgment, tact, and tolerance of differing points of view, cultures, life experience and beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds.

EDUCATION:

•      Combination of professional work experience and results, skills and/or education 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs and lift frequently
•   Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
•   Ability to occasionally stand for sustained periods of time
• Ability to sit a desk for a sustained period of time
•   Ability to verbally communicate clearly in-person and on the telephone
•   Ability to type using a computer keyboard and visual acuity to view a computer monitor

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Likely hybrid schedule of ‘work from home’, work at business office in San Diego, and offsite events
• Fast paced and open office working environment with multi-level distractions
• Average 40 hours during business work week (M-F) and hours (8-5)
• Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends when necessary for events and specific projects

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to pass background check (In accordance with state and county law: convictions do not necessarily rule out employment, it depends on the nature and severity of the conviction and is evaluated on a case by case basis, check is conducted on last 7 years only.)
• Valid California Driver’s License and good driving record preferred
• Ability to drive within the San Diego region for onsite/field locations and events