Primary Responsibilities: VISTA Development Coordinator will: (1) develop & manage strategic plans to secure funding from local, regional, & national corporations, foundations, & government sources & complete likelihood of award analysis using & updating the COI grant decision calculator; (2) research, write, & coordinate grant application processes; (3) organize of the grant calendar, binder, & Google Drive folder & steward current partnerships; (4) create effective proposal content with quantitative research & meaningful grant reporting; (5) develop & send reports, correspondence, & thank-you letters to funders & other stakeholders; (6) share the mission & community impact of COI; (7) market, maintain, & coordinate the COI mini-grant program; (8) create tracking & organization system for new & existing partners of COI Material Diversion Program composed of local businesses & manufacturers; (9) engage in community workshops & talks & skill-building programs related to grant-writing & sustainability management.
Desired Qualifications: Skills: Public Speaking, Communications, Environment, Team Work, Leadership, Teaching/Tutoring, Computers/Technology, Youth Development, General Skills, Non-Profit Management, Fundraising/Grant Writing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Business/Entrepreneur, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, Education.
Benefits / Why Work for Us: Clever Octopus Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering creativity and environmental awareness through art, science, technology, engineering, and math. Our multi­tentacled approach includes the Clever Octopus Creative Reuse Center and the Octopod mobile outreach vehicle. Project Objectives and details available - email us for more!
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through AmeriCorps website - this is this job posting: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=91998
Compensation Type: Annual salary
Salary/Wage: AmeriCorps VISTA stipend

Status: Full Time
Location: Salt Lake City / South Salt Lake