We are Secure Community Network (SCN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving as the official safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Here at SCN, we deeply value the team of people that work diligently to commit their lives to action for a better tomorrow and we are excited to add an Associate Director, Grant Management to our organization.

The Associate Director reports to the Director, Grant Management and will be responsible for supporting SCN's grants department, including providing grant support services to Jewish nonprofit organizations nationally for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and other relevant security-related funding opportunities. The Associate Director will assist in managing program activities, maintaining communication with communities, lay leaders and strategic partners, and ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking, solutions-driven individual who can balance immediate needs and deadline-driven projects with the long-term goal of creating scalable, mission-driven growth in the grants department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support the management of grant program activities to ensure programmatic goals are met.
• Provide grant support services to Jewish nonprofit organizations related to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and other relevant security-related funding opportunities.
• Assist with the research, identification, and development of grant resource materials to support the community.
• Manage the digital processes for grant-related projects, including sending out e-blasts and follow up materials.
• Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of virtual workshops and webinars.
• Contribute to the development and distribution of program resources, newsletters, and updates.
• Interact with relevant stakeholders, partners, and community members in a professional manner including sharing reports, data, and programmatic updates.
• Review grant applications and provide guidance to non-profit applicants.
• Deliver presentations on grant-related topics in public forums.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and summaries on program status, participant progress, and outcomes.
• Work on special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year of experience working with nonprofit grants, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and familiarity with state homeland security grant programs.
• Exposure with DHS/FEMA's grant suite preferred.
• Proficient with Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments as needed, independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, challenging, and fast-paced organization.
• Organized, with strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Adept at being flexible and problem solving.
• Creative-thinker, highly motivated and resourceful team-player.
• Skilled at establishing and cultivating effective working relationships with peers, organizational leadership and colleagues across the organization.

ABOUT SCN

The Secure Community Network (SCN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official homeland safety and security organization of the Jewish community in North America. Founded in 2004 under the auspices of The Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, SCN serves as the central organization dedicated exclusively to the safety and security of the American Jewish community, working across 146 federations, 50 partner organizations, over 300 independent communities, and other partners in the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. SCN is dedicated to ensuring that Jewish organizations, communities, life, and culture can not only exist safely and securely but flourish. Learn more at securecommunitynetwork.org.

The target annual salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. Final annual salary offered will be determined through a thorough assessment of multiple factors and criteria which may include candidate experience and qualifications, available market data, internal salary equity, and budget considerations.

SCN offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, and Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as a 403(b) Retirement Plan with match, Flexible Spending Accounts for pre-tax Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Norton LifeLock, and an Employee Assistance Program. We provide paid time off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and paid Holidays.

Secure Community Network is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

SCN has long been a committed leader in adopting, modeling, and encouraging adherence to Jewish values, including advocating for approaches that address issues related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Please review our DEIA statement here.