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If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for youReporting to the Director for Business Development, thePublic Grants Specialistwill manage the city, state, and federal grants process for Global Refuge, collaborating with program units and development colleagues to ensure alignment of funding opportunities with organizational goals and priorities. TheSpecialistwill assist colleagues in the business development team with projects as necessary.Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, care for unaccompanied children, and economic empowerment and employment. Our work also extends to Guatemala and Mexico, where we help young people with skills training and community reintegration. To date, we have served over 800,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships.Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including:- medical, dental, vision available the first day of employment- generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave- company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediatelyAt Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty-it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge.Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.Responsibilities/DutiesProposal Management:- Serve as project manager for proposal preparation and submission for all Federal, state, and city opportunities for Global Refuge headquarters and field office locations.- Work cross-functionally with the organization's key stakeholders to work collaboratively to process and implement effective systems for submitting high quality grant proposals to public funders.- Collaborate with Finance and relevant departments to create and/or review budgets for proposals.- Collect and maintain standard organizational documents (such as audit reports, proof of non-profit status, etc.) to be included with applications when required.- Assist in developing templates for logic models, letters of support, and other documents requested as attachments to proposals.- Complete standard government forms, such as SF-424, SF-424A, and other certifications and assurances.New Public Funding Opportunities:- Work closely and in collaboration with Programs staff and other key stakeholders to identify organizational funding priorities and develop the appropriate concept notes and proposals that effectively align these priorities to potential funding opportunities.- Research prospective funding opportunities from federal agencies and relevant state and city governments. Review open funding announcements (NOFOs) to assess alignment with Global Refuge mission and programmatic focus and be proactive in the pursuit of these funding opportunities.- Serve as point person for field offices for local networking, such as Chambers of Commerce, business roundtables, etc.- Identify funding opportunities for field offices; train field office staff on prospecting, networking, soliciting local introductions, etc.- Responsible for public fun ing goals for each field office, (Fargo, San Antonio, Baltimore.)User Roles on Government Grant Sites:- Have