Manager of Grants Development and Communications
Posted 2/13/2007

Don't miss this opportunity to join the staff of the Hyde Square Task Force, an award-winning youth community development organization based in the Hyde/Jackson Square neighborhood on the border between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. The Manager of Grants Development and Communications ("Grants Manager") will make a significant contribution toward the ambitious development goals of the Hyde Square Task Force's five-year plan for mission-driven growth and expansion.

The successful candidate will be able to independently manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Superior written and oral skills a must. Candidates should have demonstrated fundraising success and proven skills in both private and public grants development, with a preference for experience with national foundations and federal funding sources.

The Grants Manager is a full-time position with a competitive salary and flexible hours (occasional evenings / weekend days required). Position reports to the Director of Finance and Development and works closely with other members of the HSTF Development Team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research, write and follow up on grants and reports to public, foundation and corporate sources.
• Meet all deadlines and maintain accurate annual calendar of grants and reports.
• Ensure paper and electronic files are complete and up to date.
• Work closely with program staff to accurately describe and promote programs.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and new funders and collaborators.
• Coordinate funder site visits and positively represent organization through external meetings and communications.
• Work with other members of HSTF Development Team to meet and evaluate annual fundraising objectives.
• Work with other members of HSTF Development Team to create compelling and up-to-date communications materials including: press releases, program descriptions, newsletters, annual reports, web / internet-based publications, and other promotional materials.
• Assist staff in the development of flyers and other program-related promotional materials
• Supervise / support grantwriting / communications consultants and interns.
• Prepare internal reports as necessary.
• Other development-related duties as required.
• Other responsibilities include:
• Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly meetings of the Development Team, and other meetings as necessary.
• Work with staff / Board / participants to plan and implement community events such as our Evening in Mozart Park, Three Kings' Day Celebration, Jamaica Plain World's Fair, and our Annual Meeting.
• Participate in in-house professional development activities.

Key qualifications include:

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and overall attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently
• Strong understanding with goals of community-based youth development programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
• Minimum two years' successful grants-based fundraising and communications experience

To apply, please send resume, cover letter and 2 references to:

Paul Trunnell
Director of Finance and Development
Hyde Square Task Force
P.O. Box 301871
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Or via email at: paul@hydesquare.org.