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Help Us Change Lives Through Sport - Sport Central Association needs a Grant Administrator (1 year with probable extension)

Posted: 04/23/2024
Non-Profit and Social Services

Sport Central is looking to add a Grant Administrator to our team. Please help us spread the word and/or if you know someone who may be interested, please have them apply. Job Description is attached.

Deadline for applications is Monday, May 6, 2024.
Please send resumes to jtominuk@sportcentral.org
 
Ideal applicant would be described as:
 

  • Experienced in grant/proposal writing.
  • Highly organized, detailed, and resourceful.
  • Superior ability to multi-task.
  • Likes to work hard and have fun!
 
Note: It is a one-year position with the strong possibility of extension.

Sport Central is an Alberta based charity that collects, refurbishes, and redistributes sports
equipment and bikes to kids, ages 4-17, wanting to participate in sports and recreational
activities but may not otherwise have the opportunity. Our mission: changing lives through sport.

Job Summary:
Sport Central is looking for an innovative, strategic, and proven Grant Administrator to support
our mission. Working closely with the Executive Director, this position will administer
(researching, submitting, tracking, reporting, and compliance) all aspects of grants for Sport
Central.
 
Date    April 25, 2024
Position: Grant Administrator
Start Date:  June 2024
Location: Edmonton
Reports To: Executive Director
Level/Grade:
  • Type of Position: Full-time, in the office with potential to work from home
  • Hours per week: 37.5 hours/week
  • Salary: $60,000
Purpose:
  • The role will work closely with the Executive Director and management team.
  • This position will administer all aspects of grants for Sport Central.
Accountability: The Grant Administrator is accountable to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the grant identification, submission, and reporting process including collecting and consolidating information, writing compelling applications, follow up, tracking quantitative results and impact, and ensuring compliance to grant requirements. Note: A solid foundation already exists as Sport Central has been serving kids/families for 32 years.
  • Self-edit and submit excellent written communication copy that requires minimal to no revision.
  • Work with the Sport Central management team to research and understand funding opportunities and potential areas of growth.
  • Ensure recognition is executed.
  • As an ambassador of Sport Central, model the organization’s values through interactions with all internal and external partners and team members.
Education and
Qualifications
  • Degree or diploma in English, Communications, Journalism, Education, Marketing or equivalent.
  • Ideally a minimum of 2 years experience in grant and proposal writing
  • Proficiency with GSuite, Zoom, and Microsoft Office software.
  • Clear Criminal and Vulnerable Sector check.
Skills and
Knowledge
  • Strategic thinker
  • Strong time management with shown successes of multi-tasking
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: is open, approachable, tactful, and politically sensitive with a high regard for confidentiality
  • Work independently to achieve deadlines; able to work efficiently in a team environment
  • Service and quality oriented
  • Experience in relationship building
  • Motivated, reliable, and accountable self-starter
  • High attention to detail
  • Respect for/understanding of cultural diversity
  • Strong contributor to a positive workplace














































 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At Sport Central, we create opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. Our efforts champion inclusion and diversity throughout our organization by promoting fair treatment of all individuals. Sport Central is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. We hope to maximize potential and achieve organizational goals by valuing differences and creating an inclusive environment.

Our history was built on community and that community spirit remains paramount today. Sport Central respectfully operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our community.
 
Diversity: All the ways we differ
Equity: All having the opportunity to fully participate
Inclusion: All feel welcomed and valued

Help Us Change Lives Through Sport - Sport Central Association needs a Grant Administrator (1 year with probable extension)
Sport Central Association
Janna Tominuk, Executive Director

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