Currently Available Positions:

Grant Writer and Development Coordinator

Bilingual Regional Community Organizing Intern

Grant Writer and Development Coordinator

Job Description Overview:

The Grant Writer and Development Coordinator will work with the Executive Director to develop funding proposals and meet reporting requirements of current funders, including identification of new potential funding sources. Experience writing government grants is required. This position will work directly with the Executive Director to secure individual, corporate, government, foundation, and major gifts with current and potential supporters.

Qualifications:

Seeking talented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Prefer at least three or more years of successful fundraising and grant writing experience working in a comparable position within a social justice or nonprofit organization. Strong organization skills and the ability to multitask are essential. Candidate must be a team player, with the ability to work independently. Computer proficiency in Windows based software programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.) LIFETIME is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Writing and preparing funding proposals, letters of intent, donation letters and appeals, and all grant reporting on time.
• Coordinating the preparation of all grant reporting, including progress reports and information between departments, ensuring reports are produced on time as required by each funding source, and with any required supporting documents.
• Conducting grant and donor research, to identify new opportunities for funding including foundation, corporations, and government sources.
• Assist Executive Director in building and maintaining relations with funders and donors, including meetings and presentation to current and potential funders.
• Maintaining the database and files on all funders including foundation, corporate, government, and individual donors. Tracking all grant applications, timelines, due dates, and deliverables.
• Preparing e-mail announcements and press releases.

Salary: $42,000-45,000 D.O.E. plus medical, dental, and vision.

Hours: This position is part of the management team, it is a full time position.

Location: San Leandro

Application Process:

Please e-mail, fax, or mail your cover letter, writing sample, and resume to

• Attn: Employment Manager
• LIFETIME
• RE: Grant Writer and Development Coordinator
• P.O. Box 1953
• San Leandro, CA 94577
• Fax: (510) 352-5161
• jobs@geds-to-phds.org

Bilingual Regional Community Organizing Intern

Job Description Overview:

LIFETIME is currently recruiting Regional Community Organizing Interns to assist with our End Poverty, Not Welfare Campaign, to expand access to postsecondary education for low-income parents, particularly under the reauthorization of welfare reform and its state implementation. The Organizing Interns will be responsible for recruiting members and coordinating regional activities in the Central Valley, the Los Angeles Area, or the Bay Area. Organizing Interns report to the Lead Organizer, and will assist with the development and implementation of organizing strategies in support of the campaign as LIFETIME continues to expand statewide.

Qualifications and Requirements:

The candidate must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and must be able to work independently and in a team. Experience with the welfare system is a plus. We are looking for talented and committed people with experience working with diverse, low-income communities. Must be bilingual; bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cantonese is preferred. Must have a strong commitment to social and economic justice issues, and available nights and weekends, as needed.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Grassroots Member Recruitment of CalWORKs and other low-income students and parents through a variety of outreach tactics, such as door to door, on-site outreach, facilitation and participation in college workshops, and community meetings to identify and develop parent leaders to lead LIFETIME’s organizing and policy work.
• Campaign Coordination, including, but not limited to: coordinated large grassroots actions; coordinating local campaign actions; representing LIFETIME in meetings with allies, policy makers and targets; identifying/building relationships with local groups and organizations; and implementing media strategies and tactical plans.
• Regional Organizing Committee Development. Assist and coordinate membership leaders to form LIFETIME regional organizing committees throughout the Central Valley, Los Angeles Area, and Bay Area.

 Other responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate leadership trainings/workshops.
• Track outreach efforts on a monthly basis and produce reports for Lead Organizer.
• Assist with the development of reports to funders about the campaign’s progress.
• Comply with all organizational policies related to employment.
• Attend program, department, and staff meetings and/or weekly calls, including at least one (1) Quarterly in person meeting.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Salary: $10/hour, work study required

Status: Internship, at least 1 year commitment preferred

Hours: 15-20 hours per week, with flexible hours available to fit students’ class schedules, and 32-40 hours per week may be available during summer and other school breaks.

Location: San Leandro office; however, work throughout California may be required

Application Process:

Please e-mail, fax, or mail your cover letter and resume to

• Attn: Employment Manager
• LIFETIME
• RE: Bilingual Regional Community Organizing Intern
• P.O. Box 1953
• San Leandro, CA 94577
• Fax: (510) 352-5161
• jobs@geds-to-phds.org

LIFETIME is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with the welfare system a plus.