Thank you for your interest in Bright Future Foundation. We are currently seeking a Operations and Grants Specialist and a Program Advocate – Youth Focused.
Operations and Grants Specialist
Position Summary: Under the direction of Bright Future Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Programs Administration Specialist will support the mission of the organization by providing support to the COO with the goal of creating exemplary survivor services, program excellence and sustainability for the organization. The Operations and Grants Specialist will serve as the lead for data management and program evaluation, grant reporting, and BrightHouse management and administration. Additionally, the Operations and Grants Specialist will attend regular staff meetings, assist with volunteer management, and coordinate the activities of the 24/7 crisis line. The Operations and Grants Specialist will work with the advocacy team including serving on the 24/7 crisis line on a rotating basis. Job description is subject to additional responsibilities as assigned. Position is a full-time (36-hour per week) exempt position.
Operations Responsibilities
- Coordinates administrative activities at BrightHouse
- Responsible for the management of maintenance contracts at BrightHouse
- Supports advocacy team by providing crisis intervention, advocacy and case management to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.
- Advocates a holistic view of healing for victims, focusing on psychological, economic, legal, physical/medical, and educational ramifications of abuse
- Ensures the crisis line and Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) response calendar is fully staffed with volunteer and staff advocates who are able to commit to coverage during their assigned shift
- Reviews each crisis line and SANE call with the responding advocate, providing additional resources and support as necessary
- Provides coverage for the crisis line on a rotating basis
- Assists in recruitment and training of volunteers for the crisis line
Grants Responsibilities
- Works with the COO to ensure high quality data management in Café, a Salesforce platform
- Completes program evaluation and compiles data reports in partnership with COO
- Manages all data management for grant reports and completes all monthly and quarterly grant reports
- Partners with COO to research and compile needs assessment data and statistics for grant applications
- Provides training to new staff on the Café database
- Executes research and program development opportunities
- Manages electronic and paper records
- Actively promotes Bright Future Foundation’s mission/vision by participating in awareness-building opportunities (trainings, forums, panel discussions, etc.)
Qualifications
- A minimum of three years’ experience and demonstrated competence in case management or advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations or evidence of comparable experience
- Demonstrated competence with program management, including but not limited to: training, public speaking, facilitation, collaboration, detailed program planning and timely implementation
- Strong, proven ability to: mediate differences of philosophy and opinion; maintain calm, efficient, and good-humored approach to work while managing competing priorities in a fast paced, highly productive work environment; work independently and as a team member; think critically and with foresight; carry out assignments with limited direction; adapt to change; and be nimble and flexible
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- A minimum of one-year experience working in client database systems.
- Ability to comfortably drive or commute to neighborhoods throughout the community and occasionally out of area travel. Must have own vehicle with insurance. (Mileage reimbursement available)
- All Applicants must provide enough information for a thorough background check
- Valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to prepare reports
- Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations with a judgment free attitude.
- Familiarity with community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, social work, public administration, criminal justice or related field
- Familiarity with victim service organizations in Colorado
- Competence with Salesforce platform databases
- Previous experience with grant reporting and management
NOTE: This job description is not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements to the work of the Bright Future Foundation and are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
E.O.E. – Bright Future Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary: $56,600 – $66,600 (DOQ)
To Apply: Please submit the following package to holly@mybrightfuture.org.
- Cover Letter summarizing your interest and relevant experience for this position
- Resume
We are always looking for crisis line and senior buddy volunteers! Please visit our Volunteer page for more information.