Grants & Strategic Projects Associate

• Collaborate with funders/external partners and key internal staff to confirm and approve Memoranda of Understanding details and manage the contract execution process, according to La Familia contract review procedures.
• Support the development of contract language and manage the execution process to formalize relationships with subcontractors and other partner agencies.

• Build and maintain collegial working relationships with other non-profit organizations, foundations, and funders to design and implement initiatives that advance mutual goals to support the community.
• Represent La Familia with strategic community partners and community-facing groups.
• Identify and support opportunities to position La Familia as a sector leader with strategic partnerships, special events, speaking engagements, and media placements.

• Write and adapt guiding documents for new initiatives, as needed, including job descriptions and program models/workflows.
• Liaison with the funder regarding contract implementation, including attending training and planning meetings, as needed.

• Support the administration of agency systems and software applications, including Salesforce, Asana, Slack, and RingCentral.
• Assist with data entry projects, user account setup, and report generation.

• Collaborate and coordinate with other partner-facing team members at La Familia.
• Continuously improve the agency’s capacity by attending trainings, monitoring trade publications, attending relevant events and sharing and using new information.
• Track and regularly report on key metrics within each function area.
• Support the development and successful implementation of events designed to elevate the La Familia brand
• Event planning and support for internal and external facing audiences.
• Develop media graphics and collateral with design software, including Canva, as needed.
• Collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Leading the self:

• Demonstrates ethics and integrity
• Displays drive and purpose
• Manages self and adapts to change
• Exhibiting leadership stature
• Practice self-awareness and continuous learning

• Practices cultural humility and cultural responsiveness when engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, while practicing appropriate boundaries.
• Develop relationships with their teams and across the organization to foster cultural humility and cultural responsiveness, teamwork, and collaboration, ensuring positive outcomes for the organization both internally and externally.
• Utilize effective communication skills to listen and respond with empathy, while adopting a proactive and collaborative approach to drive innovative change. This approach should be sensitive to the organization's culture and its role within the community.