Grants Coordinator

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles.

Public Counsel operates seven legal projects: Child, Youth & Family Advocacy, Community Development, Consumer Rights & Economic Justice, Homelessness Prevention, Immigrants’ Rights, Gender Justice, and our impact litigation project, Opportunity Under Law.

Public Counsel has a full-time staff of approximately 160. We are committed to building a diverse staff and encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities. We recognize the essential role of staff in achieving our goals, and we have set a long-term intention to provide competitive compensation, benefits, training, mentorship, and overall workplace wellness, making Public Counsel a leader among nonprofit law firms.

ABOUT DEVELOPMENT

The Development Department is an integral part of Public Counsel’s efforts to create a more just society through legal services, policy advocacy, and civil rights litigation. The department consists of 10 staff members plus consultants and is responsible for raising significant funds by means of fundraising events, grants (federal, state and private), individual donations, cy pres awards, corporate support and various other means.

The Temporary Grants Coordinator supports the full scope of grant activities.

JOB TYPE AND BENEFITS:

Full-time/non-exempt

Salary range is $56,160-$60,496.25 ($28.80 -$31.02 per hour) depending upon years of experience.

Non-bargaining

Position to be staffed on a temporary basis for 9 months from start date, unless otherwise extended.

Public Counsel offers a competitive benefits package including:

Medical coverage with an option for 100% employer-paid employee and dependent child(ren)’s premiums; buy-up options are available for other HMO and PPO coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Option to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account

Employer-paid life insurance and disability plans

Generous paid time off (per year):

15 accrued vacation days that increase to 20 days after 3 years of employment

12 accrued sick days that may be used for physical and mental health needs

2 personal observance days

11 paid holidays plus 2 one-week office closures (during the summer and winter)

Up to 60 hours of compensatory time per calendar year (for exempt staff only)

Additional benefits:

403(b) retirement plan with an elective employee contribution, and after a year of employment a discretionary employer contribution

Free on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement

Up to 6 months of parental leave

Organizational and team wellness activities to build team cohesion and camaraderie

Professional development support and opportunities

Annual payment of dues for required licenses or certifications (state bar dues for attorneys) and for a mutually agreed-upon professional organization

Centrally located headquarters in the heart of Koreatown, a vibrant neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, diverse dining options, and cultural attractions

Reporting to the Director of Grants, the Temporary Grants Coordinator has the following responsibilities:

• Schedule meetings and calendar deadlines
• Enter grant-related data into Raiser's Edge database
• Prepare a grants spreadsheet for the grants team meeting every other week
• Create and disseminate a chart summarizing every newly approved grant
• Obtain signatures on grant agreements
• Facilitate grant launch meetings
• Facilitate quarterly project check-in meetings
• Distribute signed grant agreements and budgets along with grant charts
• Compile and send updates and deadlines email to exec team weekly
• Help the Director of Grants write and submit a Director’s Report quarterly
• Help the grants team share and reconcile data with the Finance Department

Keep track of insurance certificates needed for grants and request certificates when needed

Fill out forms for grant applications as needed

Maintain an updated list of standard attachments (e.g., audited financials, 990s)

Maintain various online accounts and passwords, for grant applications and resources such as Charity Navigator and Candid

Coordinate and collect documents for grant audits

Respond to miscellaneous requests for information from Public Counsel staff and funders

Work with the Finance Department and the legal projects to help ensure that Public Counsel complies with grant agreements and grant budgets

Assist with the drafting, signing, and sending of thank you letters

Assist with the reviewing of grant agreements

Keep passwords document updated

Perform other duties as assigned

Additionally:

Grant research as requested

Assist with submitting grants and reports, including filling out forms; compiling attachments; collecting signatures; and uploading.

Assist with writing applications and reports, especially for Douglas Dinner gifts

Complete registrations/renewals for government grants platforms

Communicate directly with funders for clarifications, templates, forms, etc.

All duties apply to program service fees as well as grants.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Grant-related experience (2- 5 years preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Experience with databases, such as a Development CRM

Good verbal and writing skills, including business correspondence

Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Commitment to gender/racial/economic equity and the mission of Public Counsel

Experience with financial documents, such as budgets, preferred

Experience with fee for service contracts preferred