Job Openings at PA Women Work

Development Grant Manager/Writer
Position Summary
PA Women Work is looking for a Grant Manager (full-time, 32 hours per week) to lead and manage all aspects of the foundation, corporate, and government grant program. The position also will develop relationships and strategies to increase giving from individual donors. This position reports to the CEO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and qualify grant opportunities from corporate, foundation, and government entities.
• Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications and supporting documents.
• Work with department managers to develop relevant data and program/organizational proposal content, and to develop grant budgets.
• Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials.
• Work with department managers to ensure grant compliance and outcomes.
• Comply with all grant reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a proposal/grant calendar.
• Follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals and maintain ongoing positive relationships with funders.
• Develop and implement strategies to cultivate and steward a small portfolio of individual donors, and to increase giving from donor-advised funds.
• Represent the agency at community meetings and with current and potential funders, as needed.
• Support overall fundraising of the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience/Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in grant writing and grant management in the non-profit sector required
• Bachelors Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals
• Knowledge of the local corporate and foundation environment; experience with government applications preferred
• Detail-oriented, organized, deadline driven
• Clear, precise and compelling writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated self starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with donor management systems and individual giving strategies

Please include a resume and cover letter with application. Send applications to rfetterolf@pawomenwork.org.

Project Coordinator Assistant (NAP/RISE)
Pennsylvania Women Work, a non-profit workforce development organization is seeking a part time project coordinator assistant to support a short-term project.

General Responsibilities
This position will be focused on assisting the Project Coordinator with providing workforce development and placement to the immigrants, refugees and local population residing in Northview Heights and adjacent communities. The project coordinator assistant will assist with providing flexible workforce development and employment assistance to small groups and individuals with the goal of clients gaining employment, being promoted or finding a better job.  This position is ideal for individuals with workforce development and counseling/coaching experience as well as excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. Forty-eight clients are expected to complete the program with thirty-six clients experiencing an employment or education outcome.

Work duties will include, but are not limited to assisting with:

• Scheduling, space procurement, and classroom support
• Collecting, maintaining, and providing data, client notes, and other requested information to appropriate team members 
• Providing flexible workforce development and job placement assistance to clients
• Providing client mentoring and support
• Routinely collaborating, reporting, and consulting directly with the Project Coordinator and Director of Programs
• Identifying tools, resources, and best practices to facilitate ongoing program improvement
• Participating in the processes of client recruitment, orientation, retention, completion and placement
• Engaging with potential employers
• Assisting with other projects as assigned by Project Coordinator

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in adult workforce development and training, adult counseling and/or career coaching.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of workforce development
• Strong presentation, written, and non-verbal communication skills
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training
• Ability to work with clients and co-workers with sensitivity and respect for confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the online job application process
• Commitment to provide services in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of PA Women Work and the RISE/NAP project

Please include a resume and cover letter with application. Send applications to sbucher@pawomenwork.org.