Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) seeks a talented, detail-oriented individual with an interest in developing their writing and project management skills through grants administration. The grant associate will be a member of LAYC’s Grants team, and work in partnership with other team members to sustain and increase funding to support programming at LAYC. The grants associate will also develop foundational grant writing skills, and collaborate with program staff, senior management, and LAYC’s Learning and Evaluation team to create and submit grant proposals.
The most critical skill needed for this position is strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and manage administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be able to represent the needs of LAYC youth and have direct experience living or working in the communities we serve. Candidates should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and have a willingness to learn from various contributors to create high-quality grant applications.
JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!
Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.
We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
- Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
- 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
- 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year, and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
- Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
- Health club discounts
- One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead LAYC grant administration by managing grant documentation and record keeping systems, supporting completion of annual organization certifications, and maintaining support requests via the Grants department ticketing system.
- Support efforts to establish and maintain grant policies, in collaboration with members of the Grants team.
- Write, revise, and submit grant applications and/or reports in collaboration with program staff in response to foundation funding opportunities for LAYC.
- Coordinate with LAYC’s Learning and Evaluation team on programmatic data to supplement grant applications and/or reports.
- Review, edit, and/or provide feedback to program staff on draft applications and reports.
- Edit other LAYC documents and written communications products.
- Develop knowledge of LAYC programs and financing of those programs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A High School diploma required; college credits or post-secondary degree preferred.
- 1-2 years of writing experience preferred.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of community and local resources.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to write accurate, descriptive text.
- Ability to work and problem-solve independently.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
- Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
- Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
- Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter, writing sample, and resume.
AI Disclosure: Applicant is required to disclose if AI tools were used in development of documents submitted for potential employment.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- 1-2 years of writing experience
- Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, writing, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve
- Knowledge of community and local resources
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings
- Criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances
- Commitment to youth development and culturally diverse populations
What We Do
Latin American Youth Center is a Washington, D.C.–area youth and family development nonprofit serving young people of all backgrounds, ages 11–24. It helps youth transition successfully to adulthood through academic, arts and recreation, job-readiness, safe-housing, and health and wellness programs. Its approach combines individualized support, mentoring, and connections to employment and postsecondary opportunities across D.C. and Maryland’s Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.
