Employment

Employment Type:  Full-time, exempt 

Location:  Seattle, WA 

Application Contact: imani@dnda.org 

Job Title: Grants Manager 

Reports to: Development Director 

Hours: 40/week, Flexible work schedule 

Compensation: $68,000-$75,000/Annually 

About Us 

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) is a nonprofit organization that integrates art, nature, and neighborhood to build and sustain a dynamic Delridge. For over 25 years, DNDA has been a voice for historically underserved communities of color, low-income families, immigrants, refugees, and youth. DNDA collaborates with local creatives and organizers to develop projects that engage young and diverse communities. Many of these programs are held at DNDA’s historic Youngstown Cultural Arts Center. 

Our Values 

• A commitment to social, racial, economic, and environmental justice 
• Dedication to affordable housing for a full range of incomes 
• Celebrating the diversity of cultures 

• Speaking out with a strong voice for Delridge including its voiceless community members 
• Preservation of the environment through hands-on restoration projects 
• Educating future generations of children about art and nature 
• Support that recognizes the interests and priorities of disadvantaged populations 

Position Summary                                  

This is an exempt, full-time position reporting to the Development Director.  The Grants Manager will support the Development Director and Co-Executive Directors, and will handle a diverse range of responsibilities, including, but not limited to the following: 

Grant Writing, Budgeting, and Reporting 

• Research and develop grant proposals, as directed by Development Director, communicating organizational mission to governmental, foundation, and other grant-making entities 
• As part of the Development team, manage grant schedule, due date, awarded amount, scope of work, contracts, and reporting requirements for prospective and awarded grants 
• At Development Director and/or Co-Executive Directors’ request, develop, analyze, review, and evaluate budgets for grant submission and implementation 
• Create program Budgets with a team that includes Development Director, Program Directors, Accounting Department and the Co-Executive Directors   
• Assist with the information exchange between the Development Team and Accounting Team to ensure that best practices are followed for grant budgeting, tracking and forecasting 
• Support annual budget planning by forecasting revenue sources and expenses in collaboration with the Executive Directors and Development Director  

Fundraising 

• Monitor fundraising drives and annual fundraising events, including, but not limited to Destination Delridge and Wine in the Woods 
• Manage and track donations and sponsorships via Salesforce; implement and assist Co-Executive Directors and Development Director with donor thanks and other calendared donor engagement 
• Develop and implement donor segmentation plan 
• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions 
• Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, and gift bags 
• Prepare and send out year-end donation receipts to donors and funders 
• Develop annual reports for donors and funders 
• Utilize audience demographics for effective targeted marketing via audience segmentation  

Project Management 

• Maintain and update organizational donor database (Salesforce) 
• Be part of the team that updates internal project management system for DNDA, currently BaseCamp 
• Develop action items for agency-wide staff, manage deliverables, tracking project progress. 
• Ability to provide training on SalesForce, BaseCamp and other systems as needed by DNDA staff, at the request of Co-Executive Directors, Development Director or other staff 
• Technical competencies needed: Office 365, Salesforce, Google Suite 

To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@dnda.org with “GRANTS MANAGER” as the subject line. 

Description and Duties

The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) integrates Art, Nature, and Neighborhood to build and sustain a dynamic Delridge. DNDA was founded in 1996, and since then has provided innovative and inclusive programming, promoting social, racial, and environmental justice.

The Community Engagement & Communications Specialist VISTA will increase Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association’s capacity to connect low-income youth and families in Delridge and throughout Southwest Seattle to vital resources and services with the following responsibilities:

• Develop a framework for the needs assessment of DNDA affordable housing and public housing residents so we can create an effective engagement and service plan and increase residents’ connections, and financial and housing securities.
• Improve communications and outreach with residents, foster trust, and relationships. Develop data collection methods and improve program evaluations across all DNDA’s Art, Nature, and Neighborhood programs.
• Develop data collection methods and improve program evaluations across all DNDA’s Art, Nature, and Neighborhood programs.

This is a full time, year-long position scheduled to begin on June 5, 2023.

Skill in the following areas are requested:

Communications, Community Organization, Education, Fund raising/Grant writing, Leadership, Public Health, Public Speaking, Social Services, Writing and Editing, Team Work, General skills

How to Apply 

To apply for this position, follow this link to register and submit your application online.

Click here to apply!

Benefits

Commitments, Benefits, and Compensation

• Modest living stipend of $1,027.88 bi-weekly (pre-tax), pre-tax
• Healthcare, life insurance (if qualified), and childcare benefits, and 24-hour access to counseling services over the phone
• Relocation and travel reimbursement if you are relocating over 50 miles to serve
• Unlimited ORCA Transportation card
• Optional to provide a $300-$500 housing stipend for your member. This is very useful in recruiting, as it lessens the financial burden of serving.
• 10 personal days, 10 sick days, 11 federal holidays
• Eligible to receive Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($6,895.00), or a cash award (about $1,800.00) after successful completion of your service year
• Loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment on qualified student loans; private loans are not eligible
• Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment
• Unique cohort experience, including a 3-day orientation, monthly professional development, and one-on-one support from a VISTA Leader.

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years old upon entering VISTA training. There is no upper age limit.
• Be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. F-1 visas are not sufficient.
• Availability fulltime 40 hours per week from June 5, 2023 to June 4, 2024
• Not be listed in the National Sex Offender Registry database as having been convicted of sex-related crimes.
• Be willing to submit fingerprints for a criminal history background check. AmeriCorps assesses criminal history on a case-by-case basis when determining applicant eligibility.
• Have a high school diploma/equivalent or be working toward completing one during the service year.
• Understand that VISTAs serve on a full-time basis. Therefore, VISTAs cannot enroll in school except in limited circumstances or be subjects of legal proceedings (civil or criminal) that may consume time needed for VISTA assignments. VISTA service cannot be used to satisfy service requirements of parole or probation. VISTAs may have additional employment outside of AmeriCorps, but this employment should not interfere with the VISTA project or service hours.

Qualifications

• A strong ethic of service and a commitment to anti-poverty and anti-racist work
• Demonstrated interest working with non-profits and/or degree in related field
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent organizational abilities and project and time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing workload
• Proficiency with MS office programs including Outlook, Word, & Excel
• Willingness to maintain a strong work ethic in the face of challenges such as living within the means of the VISTA living stipend
• Experience recruiting or managing volunteers, planning events, and/or working with homeless, diverse, or low-income populations

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA)

The Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) integrates Art, Nature, and Neighborhood to build and sustain a dynamic Delridge. DNDA was founded in 1996, and since then has provided innovative and inclusive programming, promoting social, racial, and environmental justice.

DNDA’s Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (YCAC) hosts groundbreaking youth arts programming and is a widely recognized model for comprehensive community engagement. Located in the diverse Delridge Neighborhood of West Seattle, the historic building renovated from the old Frank B. Cooper Elementary School houses 36 units of low-income artist housing, commercial office space for arts-based nonprofits, as well as rental spaces for arts and cultural events, performances, classes and gatherings. Owned and operated by DNDA, Youngstown is the only mixed-use space in Seattle offering artist housing, nonprofit offices, youth programs, and creative public rental facilities, allowing incredible capacity for cross-sector collaboration.

DNDA is a diverse, anti-racist organization and Equal Opportunity Employer happily serving people of various communities and backgrounds. We seek applicants who are radical about inclusivity, and want to join in the work of revolutionizing and activating the Seattle arts scene with this lens. Women, LGBTQ and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is part of the VISTA placement program serving through United Way of King County. By providing capacity-building support, VISTA members make valuable contributions to increasing the impact of King County’s nonprofit sector on our most vulnerable populations. Members with DNDA become part of an extensive nonprofit network with access to excellent resources and learning opportunities. While gaining valuable professional skills and experience, our team works together to change communities and improve lives.

Application Deadline

The last day to submit your application is on May 12, 2023. To apply for this position, follow this link to register and submit your application online.

Click here to apply!

Questions?

For more information about this position with DNDA, please contact

Nelson Lu | (206) 935-2999 | 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

The Environmental Engagement Specialist will assist DNDA’s Urban Forest Restoration Program and Wetland Stewardship team. DNDA is looking for candidates interested in leading volunteer based forest restoration work parties. This position will involve data input and management along with completing fieldwork that supports DNDA's restoration goals. In addition, this position will be creating outreach materials, attending tabling events to educate community members about our work, leading other community events like guided hikes and workshops, and assist in providing local 3rd-5th classrooms education activities based around urban wetlands.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly forest restoration volunteer events. Provide environmental education activity in line with WSC requirements. Collect environmental education outcomes at these events and track progress.
• Create outreach materials and connect with community groups. Attend tabling events to educate community members about our work.
• Input and review program and volunteer event data.
• Fieldwork assistance and site preparation for volunteer events.
• Participate in restoration site monitoring activities, including amphibian surveys.
• Provide teaching support for the Wetland Stewardship team’s environmental education programming.
• Create online content, like blog posts and social media posts, to promote programming.

Position Schedule:

Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Term: 

10 months long (1700 Hours Required). Start date October 1, 2023. End date Aug 15, 2024.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. It is preferred that applicants have access to a car, as well as interest in environmental preservation, community engagement, and working with youth.

Desired Skills:

•       Knowledge of local environment
•       Environmental restoration techniques
•       Volunteer recruitment
•       Public speaking
•       Leadership
•       Youth development 

Position Benefits:

WSC AmeriCorps members receive - a monthly living allowance of $2,171.43 (before taxes), basic health insurance coverage, education award of $6,895 upon successful completion, training and professional experience, student loan forbearance, and subsidized childcare if qualified.

How to Apply:

Applications must be submitted online through the My AmeriCorps portal: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=105194. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Questions, contact Caroline Borsenik at caroline@dnda.org

The EcoArts team is looking to build their environmental T.A. roster, with a part-time Teaching Artist! If you're a local artist, passionate about the environment and serving your community, please reach out to our EcoArts Program Coordinator, Jackie. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Events A/V Technician

• This position reports directly to the Youngstown Manager
• Work events, managing clients’ needs with professionalism and friendliness
• ‘On the clock’ for call time given by Youngstown Manager. Additional lead-time is considered ‘off the clock’, unless confirmed in advance. Any time overage (past end of call/shift) should be explained in type to Youngstown Manager.
• One 15-minute break is typical of most calls. Staying on the grounds of Youngstown is preferred. Please plan accordingly, and discuss needs with Manager.
• May be required to work with other techs from Youngstown and Youngstown’s rental client teams. The Youngstown Tech is always the Lead. No unauthorized persons allowed to manage equipment or occupy tech booth unless confirmed with Youngstown Manager in advance.
• Pay Rate: $25/hr standard, $35/hr after hours (10:00p-9:00a)

Maintenance A/V Technician

• This position reports directly to the Youngstown Manager
• Work projects, make repairs to tech spaces as needed or requested, and see them through to the end
• Maintain tech log and report issues, progress, needs to manager in type (for documentation)
• Maintain tidiness and workability of tech spaces
• Communication is key. Timely response to correspondence from manager, clients, and other techs imperative.
• Sobriety a must while on the clock
• Pay Rate: $17.27/hr standard, $20/hr after hours (10:00p-9:00a)

Position Description: The Urban Forest Restoration Program Interns support the work of the Nature Consortium Forest Restoration Team to advance the restoration of the West Duwamish Greenbelt and Longfellow Creek watershed by conducting and leading volunteer-based forest restoration efforts. This position reports to the Restoration Program Manager.

Schedule: The internship will run from July to December 2023 (precise start and end dates are negotiable). The candidate should be available for the following work schedule:

• Tuesdays 9:00am-2:00pm
• Wednesdays 9:00am-2:00pm
• Saturdays 9:00am-2:00pm

This schedule is designed to have interns lead weekly forest restoration volunteer events, and have an additional weekday to conduct field work and complete office-related tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently complete forest stewardship activities (invasive removal, native planting, and mulching) during scheduled work days, either individually or with other staff
• Supervise, motivate, educate, train and inspire volunteers to efficiently complete forest stewardship activities (invasive removal, native planting, and mulching) during habitat restoration work parties.
• Manage volunteer and program data (Salesforce and Microsoft excel data entry).
• Complete additional work as assigned.

Benefits of the Internship:

• Develop communication, leadership, group management and volunteer management skills.
• Develop and practice hands-on forest restoration and stewardship skills.
• Learn about Pacific Northwest ecology.
• Gain experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) software, Salesforce, and CEDAR data management systems
• Gain exposure to and understanding of nonprofit operations

 Qualifications:

• Ability to work with a wide range of volunteers, community groups, partners and staff.
• Basic knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology and/or willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills-must feel comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Physically able to work long days in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. (tools, plants, trees, etc.) and walk in uneven terrain.
• Willingness to follow up-to-date public health policies concerning COVID-19, including physical distancing and wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Good driving record and current driver’s license.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Positive attitude, energetic personality and sense of humor.

Pay Rate: $18.69 per hour

To Apply: If you have questions or wish to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to DNDA’s Restoration Program Manager Ben Antonius at ben@dnda.org.