Holistic Defense Services Coordinator

Salary: $4,058/month

The Holistic Defense Services (HDS) Coordinator is responsible for HDS program support through grant administration and coordination of HDS administrative activities. Duties include administering existing grants, ensuring grant compliance and maintaining grant related records, providing office and administrative support services, and coordination of the day-to-day office operations. Given the assignment to the HDS division, interest and/or experience in holistic advocacy, social work, public health, and/or public interest is preferred.

General supervision is received; however, the employee is expected to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Any one position may not include all of the specified duties or knowledge, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive).
·Responsibility for administering grants, including ensuring compliance with grant administrative, training, records keeping, and reporting requirements
·Prepare reports and deliverables for grant reporting and renewals
·Provides administrative support for HDS including scheduling interviews, onboarding new staff, and assisting with IT issues
·Conducts AmeriCorps background checks on applicants
·Manages day-to-day office operations including ordering office supplies, managing logistical needs, and coordinating meetings and training events
·Provides administrative assistance to HDS Leader
·Performs other related work as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing, lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the hiring authority).
·Strong research and writing skills, with grant writing and reporting experience preferred
·Ability to compile and analyze program data
·Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products with strong command of Microsoft Excel and ability to quickly learn new programs
·Strong desire to constantly improve knowledge and skills
·Ability to establish positive working relationships with others
·Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
·Ability to coordinate projects and meet deadlines
·Integrity and a high degree of ethics, with ability to maintain confidentiality
·Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently with minimal oversight
·Knowledge of AmeriCorps programming and reporting preferred
·Strong organizational and administrative skills
·Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively
·Ability to communicate effectively

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in grant administration or program evaluation strongly preferred. Prior office experience required, legal, nonprofit, or government setting preferred. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required; Master in Social Work or related field preferred. (Relevant experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for college).