Description

Reporting to the Vice President of Government Resources, the Senior Director of Government Resources provides leadership and oversight to government funding acquisition and retention. This management position assists in leading Pine Street Inn’s efforts to secure and maintain public sector grants. 

The Government Resources team is a dynamic department poised for rapid expansion. The Senior Director of Government Resources supports the Inn’s resource development and government relations functions, working as a member of a team under the direction of the Vice President of Government Resources.  The Senior Director will evaluate public-sector prospects for operating, capital, and program support and develop strategies consistent with Pine Street Inn’s mission to secure support from these sources.  He/she is responsible for coordinating all aspects of cultivation and solicitation of public sector sources, including research, goal setting, proposal preparation, and presentation. He/she will also assist with program design and implementation.  The Senior Director will liaise with appropriate municipal, state, and federal government departments and representatives.  He/she advises the Vice President of Government Resources on public sector legislative, budget, and regulatory priorities, and helps to implement strategies to position the Inn’s message.

The Senior Director of Government Resources will have demonstrable experience successfully securing grants of $1M+, strong analytical/critical thinking competencies, and significant experience in government contract acquisition and compliance. 

This hybrid position requires onsite presence two days per week. 

The Senior Director leads the government grant writing staff, including a Senior Grant Writer. Serving as a member of Pine Street Inn’s leadership team, the Senior Director works closely with other departments and key leaders to achieve short and long-term financial objectives by maximizing the organization’s government resources. 

Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

 REQUIRED: 

        Bachelor’s degree 

        Seven (7) years of grant professional experience

 PREFERRED:

        Grant Professional Certification (GPC) credential or certification in non-profit management

        Master’s degree in a related field

        Ten (10) years of grant professional experience

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

 REQUIRED:

        Minimum of seven (7) years of successful public sector grant application coordination experience, preferably in the human services sector or related to      housing and/or homeless services 

        Increasing success in obtaining funding, including multiple large grants of $1,000,000 (+)

        Superior written and verbal communication skills, good internet and email etiquette

        Superior planning and organizational skills, success in building and leveraging collaborations

        Demonstrated ability to build and manage government relationships, ideally in the area of homelessness

        Working knowledge of HUD and other government agency-funded homelessness and housing programs

        Experience working successfully with multiple internal and external partners

        Ability to think and operate strategically; demonstrable experience in gathering data and formulating strategy 

        Ability to delegate and manage a heavy workload

        Excellent computer skills, particularly in internet research and MS Office, CommBuys, Grants.gov, Esnaps

        Experience and proven leadership in managing proposals from pre-award to project implementation

        Experience conducting research, writing reports, and developing proposals in the human services field

        Familiarity with the issues underlying homelessness, including disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and poverty

        Familiarity with the issues impacting the availability and accessibility of affordable housing

        Demonstrated hands-on practical experience setting up and managing public grant application processes for homeless service programs

        Experience with capacity building

        Strong interpersonal skills, initiative, good judgment, demonstrated team leadership, and problem-solving

        Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills

        Superior computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, other related Software)

        Demonstrable Experience and possession of the competencies: 

o    Leadership: Possess strong core ethics, integrity, and accountability consistent with Pine Street Inn’s Mission, Vision, and Values. 

o    Business Perspective: Understand broader department or program issues and challenges.

Continuously develops ideas for positioning the program/department for long-term success.  Identifies opportunities for improvement that will enhance department/program performance.      

o    Executive Disposition:  Demonstrable ability to interact with the senior/leadership levels of staff and officials within and outside one’s own program/department.  Communicates clearly and accepts feedback and criticism openly.  

o    Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies for dealing with multidimensional issues within the department/program. Maintains strategic goals for the program/department while identifying and focusing on crucial details.   

PHYSICAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

        Must be able to transport oneself to meetings locally and beyond Metro-Boston

        Ability to sit for long periods of time and utilize a desktop computer

        Ability to use a computer for email, word processing, spreadsheets, and database work

        Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by computer

        Ability to use other office equipment (copier, etc.) as needed

MENTAL ABILITIES/SKILLS:

 REQUIRED:

        Strong verbal communication skills

        Successfully partner with a broad group of internal stakeholders across a wide variety of grant proposals and contractual obligations

        Simultaneously perform a wide range of difficult tasks 

        Respond to rapidly changing priorities and quick deadlines

        Demonstrable ability and experience to plan and implement proposal design and coordinate grant proposals

        Outstanding written and oral communication skills to effectively build and maintain relationships

        Ability to think strategically

        Proven ability to function well in a collaborative environment and inspire a strong sense of camaraderie, accountability, and high performance across a team

        Ability to prioritize work efficiently and effectively 

        Unquestionable professional and personal integrity

        Understanding of organizational dynamics, multicultural diversity, and the ability to work with all levels of PSI

        Diplomatic skills combined with a strong personality to maintain balance within the funder relationship

        Strong PC skills, including expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

        Ability to sustain energy in sometimes stressful environments, working long hours on occasion