Hybrid Remote (40 hours per week) Position in Castro Valley, CA (Exempt)
Reports To: Director of Strategy

Who We Are
Ruby’s Place (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, and wrap around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. There are no barriers to participate in our programs.

Ruby's Place is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection. We value diversity, and equity across all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence including women, individuals with disabilities, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.
We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. We encourage those with lived experience with housing instability, trafficking, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence to join our team.

Who You Are
You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path towards healing, and have an orientation towards survivor-centered services.

You are a go-getter who enjoys fast paced environments. You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple time-sensitive projects. You are flexible, creative, and take initiative in handling emergencies.

What qualifications are required for this position?
You Are Also:

● Experienced, two to four years, as a successful grant writer, preferably with a human services focus.

● Excellent written and verbal skills
● Highly organized with the ability to implement systems and procedures
● Proficient in researching, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data
● Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets.
● In possession of a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, and be approved by Ruby's Place insurance as a driver in order to drive agency vehicles.
● Able to complete a background check, fingerprinting (Live Scan), and completion of all Community Care Licensing requirement documents. Able to meet all licensing requirements of Community Care Licensing.

What You Will Do
The anticipated start date for this position is May 2023. You will report to the Director of Strategy (DOS). This position is a hands-on position overseeing the operational aspects of Ruby’s Place. In this role, you will assist the COO in the successful growth of the agency by providing leadership, management, and vision to ensure the proper controls, procedures and systems are in place. You will supervise the current operations team and actively participate as a member of the RP Leadership team.

Responsibilities include
1. Researching public and private funding opportunities in the fields of victim services, violence prevention, youth services, homelessness, behavioral health, and other related fields.
2. Write program and budget narratives for funding opportunities.
3. Proofread, review, and score the work of peers and supervisor.
4. Complete grant applications including completing forms and using web portals.
5. Review and comment on program budgets.
6. Lead multidisciplinary grant planning meetings.
7. Maintain records of grant research and applications.
8. Participate as part of the Development, Communications and Strategy team during holiday donations drives and events.
9. Fill out a functional timesheet by assigned due dates in compliance with the time allocations.
10. Actively participate in reflective supervision
11. Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures in relation to duties of the job
12. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid in person & remote work. Time spent on-site versus remote working will be discussed and agreed upon with your supervisor. You are expected to be available on-site as necessary given business needs. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical activities, including lifting up to 25 pounds. You will be subject to frequent interruptions and must be able to multitask and handle stress.

Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required.

Applying
The pay scale for the Grant Writer position is $80,000 to $87,000. The benefits that come with working at Ruby’s Place at full-time hours include medical, dental, and vision plans, a life insurance policy, significant vacation, sick time, sabbatical, and immediate vesting in our 403(b) with a generous match.
This is a full-time, salaried position. This is a hybrid position (flex work), 40 hours a week, with some days required in our Castro Valley Office. Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.

If all this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and, instead of a traditional cover leer, respond to the following prompts:

● Why do you want to work for Ruby’s Place and why are you a good fit for this role? (200 words max)

● Using the qualifications listed above (under Who You Are section), please list the top 3 qualification(s) that you feel you currently excel in and one qualifications you feel you will need to work toward proficiency. Please provide a brief explanation for each (a few sentences).

● Please provide a two page sample of funding related writing (can be an excerpt from a larger piece)

At Ruby’s Place, we are committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. Please also note that we are going to be especially excited about candidates who understand the unique nature of a mission-driven organization and have lived experience or direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or violent crime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Castro Valley, CA 94546

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