WHO WE ARE:
The mission of Maryland Family Network (MFN) is to ensure that very young children have strong families, quality early learning environments, and a champion for their interests. We work in collaboration with public and private funders, community-based organizations, parents, and other individuals and agencies to support those who care for young children as families strive to reach their goals. Through two-generation programs that support parents to become economically self-sufficient, raise healthy, successful children, and find quality child care; through regional services that help child care professionals improve their practice; and through public policy advocacy of programs and policies that benefit families with young children, MFN strives to ensure that all Maryland children are cared for by adults who are skilled to raise them in environments that are conducive to growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Grants Coordinator, Strong Families, under the direct supervision and leadership of the Statewide Director, Strong Families, is an integral part of the Strong Families Department, playing a vital role in our efficiency and effectiveness. The coordinator is responsible for grantmaking, administrative, and communications support. Specifically, the Grants Coordinator will support the administration of the grant-making life cycle, from inquiries and applications to grant awards, and work with the Statewide Director, Strong Families in reviewing proposals, conducting research on program areas as needed, and assisting with continuous quality improvement efforts.
 
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with Statewide Director of Strong Families to assess, develop, maintain, and execute the Strong Families Department's grant workflow processes to support the needs of grantees and colleagues.
  • Proactively ensures that grant records are complete and moving forward through the grantmaking process in a timely manner; actively reach out to program, finance, or other colleagues, to assist as needed, to ensure timelines are met.
  • Assists with programmatic research.
  • Drafts and edits grant award letters and transmittal letters.
  • Sends Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) forms to new grantees and grantees with updated bank information.
  • Collaborates with the Finance Department on the development, revision, and implementation of budget templates and related forms.
  • Leads the grantee document management process. Ensures the return of all documents from grantees, including EFT forms, grant agreements, and transmittal letters.
  • Supports the development of and makes updates to forms, tables, grant award and transmittal templates, data structure, presentations, and reports.
  • As point-person for entering grant information, enters data in an accurate, efficient, and complete manner.
  • Provides a high level of customer service support to grantees.
  • Provides technical assistance to applicants and grantees in coordination with Statewide Director of Strong Families.
  • Coordinates scheduling for grantee peer learning community, grantee monitoring, and ongoing evaluation and technical assistance meetings.
  • Assists with the implementation of grantee compliance, monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
  • Maintains an understanding of best practices in grantmaking through peer networks and user groups.
  • Attends staff meetings, training, and other activities as required.
  • Performs other tasks required to further the efforts of the Strong Families and Maryland Family Network.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Deep experience in stakeholder engagement, community outreach, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of and passion about the prevention of child maltreatment, early childhood education, family support, and community development.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to MFN’s mission and values.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Communications, Business Management, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, or Human Services), and/or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Prior experience of at least 3 to 5 years working in an administrative or operations capacity required.
  • Additional specific experience is desired and includes assisting with or managing the review of applications for awards and selecting finalists for consideration; establishing or following established procedures for accepting grant applications and processing paperwork, including letters of inquiry, proposals, budgets, and financial reports; coordinating with a decision-making body to identify grant recipients, monitor progress, and evaluate results; communicating with applicants about the status of their grant applications; preparing reports summarizing grant activities, including expenditures and outcomes; experience managing relationships with grantors to ensure their needs are met and they are satisfied with the performance of grant recipients; monitoring compliance regarding the use of grant funds.
  • Prior experience in a nonprofit setting preferred.
  • Ability to represent Maryland Family Network in public.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Relationship-focused approach to working with people.
  • Strong and proactive oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Jotform, database management. \
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to travel within the state of Maryland for participation at site visits, conferences, meetings, and events.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Maryland Family Network staff enjoy a hybrid work schedule and great benefits to include:

  • 15 Holidays Per Year Plus 4 Floating Holidays
  • Vacation Leave, starting at 12 days per year
  • Sick leave upon hire accruing at 12 days per year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan including discretionary employer contributions at 5% after 6 months of service with 3 years vesting schedule.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Employee Assistance Program & More!

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Full-Time  

SALARY/RATE OF PAY
$30.00 - $33.00 hourly plus benefits.  

POSITION
Grants Coordinator  

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT
Non-Exempt  

REQ NUMBER
NON-24-00005  

LOCATION
Maryland Family Network  

EOE STATEMENT
Maryland Family Network (MFN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry of any individual, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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