Job: Grant Writer & IVLP Coordinator – Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (Honolulu, HI, USA)
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Positions: Grant Writer & IVLP Coordinator
Posted by: Pacific and Asian Affairs Council
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Contract: Full-time
F/T position which requires fulfilling the duties of two positions: 1) Grant Writer, which manages existing and develops new grants and giving programs which are in line with PAAC’s mission and programs; 2) IVLP Coordinator, which manages the implementation of the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program in Hawaiʻi.
Requirements
The candidate should believe in PAAC’s mission and have an undergraduate degree preferably in Communications, English or International Affairs. Candidate should be a team player with a positive attitude, with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and excellent oral and written communication skills are a requirement. Grant writing experience is a plus. Knowledge of Hawaiʻi business and charitable environment, prior experience in program coordination, and travel/work experience abroad are preferred. Required travel around Oʻahu with possible neighbor island, mainland and international travel.
Responsibilities
- A. Grant Management & Development
- Oversee grants including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements
- Oversee grant prospect research
- Represent PAAC at grant acknowledgment events
- B. Giving Program Management & Development
- Manage applications and maintenance of giving programs such as Aloha United Way
- Work with Communications Officer to promote giving programs to members and community
- Oversee participation in giving program campaigns
- C. IVLP
- Coordinate IVLP including research on local resources, proposal writing, scheduling of meetings, Hawaiʻi hotel and ground transportation arrangements, home hospitality requests, and cultural activity suggestions
- Work closely with program agencies in Washington, DC via email and telephone
- Maintain data on visitors, resources and programs
- Engage with community to develop new resources in rising sectors of significance
- Serve as emergency contact for groups while they are in Hawaiʻi
- D. Other Administrative Responsibilities
- Assist Executive Director in general office management and support of other PAAC programs as needed.
- Providing support at PAAC’s forums, special dinners and fundraising events.
- Other projects as assigned by the Executive Director
Application Process: Please send resume and cover letter via email to ed@paachawaii.org by December 23, 2016. Job will be posted until filled. Application deadline December 23, 2016.
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