MUA seeks Development Assistant/Grants Manager

MUA seeks Development Assistant/Grants Manager


Mujeres Unidas y Activas
San Francisco and Oakland, California

Job Announcement
Part-time Development Assistant/Grants & Contracts Manager
Position open until filled

Organizational Description

Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is a grassroots Latina immigrant women?s
community organizing and empowerment program composed of a membership of
over 400 Latina immigrant women with offices in San Francisco and
Oakland. MUA was formed in 1990, and is guided by a dual mission of: a)
empowering Latina immigrant women to become strong leaders in their own
lives and in the community, and b) achieving immigrant rights, women?s
rights, and social justice through community organizing campaigns and
other collective actions. MUA offers intensive community organizing and
leadership trainings, mutual support workshops and peer counseling,
workforce development trainings and workers? rights projects, and
community education and organizing campaigns that allow immigrant women?s
voices to be heard on the local, state and national levels. MUA?s is
currently focused on winning better working conditions and stronger labor
protections for household workers, ending domestic violence, and
protecting and advancing immigrant rights. MUA is committed to building
an organization that is led by its membership. Currently, 6 of 12 staff
began as member leaders in MUA.


Employment Opportunity

MUA is seeking a part-time Development Assistant/Grants & Contract Manager
who will administer MUA?s grant calendar, supervise and support program
documentation, draft reports, proposals, and LOIs, research prospective
foundation and government funders, and assist with additional fundraising
projects, such as special events planning and major donor solicitation.
The Development Assistant reports to the Co-Director for Development and
works closely with the Fundraising Team and the entire staff.

Responsibilities

Administer grant/contract calendar ? track proposal and report deadlines,
status, and results
Identify and research prospective sources of foundation and government
support
Develop and prepare grant and contract proposals and reports
Maintain relationships as necessary with staff of funders to facilitate
funding opportunities and address technical issues
Monitor funded grants and assures that all required reports are filed with
funders on time
Supervise, implement, and improve MUA?s documentation and data collection
systems
Work as necessary with MUA program staff or management to define outcomes
and include data related to each grant?s goals and objectives.
Oversee the acknowledgment and recognition of all government and
foundation grants
Update funders on website and in all of the organization? s written
materials
Support planning and implementation of MUA?s 20th anniversary celebration
(October 2010)
Assist with Other Fundraising Work as Needed




Preferred Skills and Qualifications

· Bilingual; excellent written and oral communication in English
and in Spanish
Excellent writing and editing skills
Preferred 2-4 years of grant proposal and report-writing experience and
grants administration experience with excellent track record
Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects concurrently
Knowledge about systems for data collection and report writing
Experience in on-line research of funding sources
· Strong attention to detail and systems oriented
· Self-motivated and self-accountable
· Strong time management skills
· Strong teamwork skills including the ability to solve work
challenges in a relaxed and collegial manner
· Desire to develop in the position and increase responsibilities
· Familiarity with and commitment to immigrant rights and other
social justice issues as well as to the leadership development of
immigrant women

Compensation

Hours: Part-time, 20-30 hours a week, flexible work schedule,
occasional weekends and evenings
Benefits: Excellent benefits (pro-rated)
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: The Development Assistant can work out of either MUA?s
Oakland or San Francisco offices and has the option of splitting time
between the two offices. Some hours can also be worked from home

Application Process

Send resume, cover letter, three references, and demonstration of written
bilingual ability by April 30th to:
Mujeres Unidas y Activas, 3543 18th Street #23, San Francisco, CA 94110,
or by email to andrea@mujeresunida s.net No phone calls please!

This position is open until filled.

Mujeres Unidas y Activas is an equal opportunity employer. People of
color, women, immigrants, youth, gays and lesbians, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply!