Coordinator, Grant Writing  

Mission:                      Empowering Teen Parents to Succeed  

Vision:                        Teen Parent Families Thrive and Enrich our Community  

Job ID:                        24-015TERRA  

Reports to:                 Director, Fund Development

Salary range:             $60,000-$62,857

Benefits:                     Health benefits, RRSP, professional development, staff events

Work location:           10320 146 St. NW, Edmonton

Work days/hours:     Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 4:30 pm

Employment term:    Full-time temporary until (March 31, 2026), potential for full-time permanent

About Terra Centre for Teen Parents: 

Terra Centre for Teen Parents is a non-profit organization that has been serving pregnant and parenting teens in Edmonton for 53 years. Terra is recognized for its leadership, innovation and collaboration in delivering services to teen parents and their children. Each year, approximately 1,000 young parents, their children and families benefit from a comprehensive range of services. Through the compassionate work of Terra staff, we help parents and children to develop and reach their full potential by recognizing and responding to their unique and individual needs. Terra staff are guided by the Code of Honour which supports, respects, and celebrates our families and staff (https://terracentre.ca/what-is-terra/careers/).  If you share our values and support our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.   

Job Overview:   

As a member of the Fund and Resource Development (FD/RD) team, the Coordinator Grant Writing will play a crucial role in securing funding to support programs, initiatives, and strategic goals of Terra. With support from and supervision of Director, Fund Development, the Coordinator Grant Writing will support the mission of Terra by increasing grant writing results in the following ways:

• Prospect research of grants (utilizing the Grant Connect tool as well as other tools)
• Creating a plan for revenue generation for the year through grants
• Writing grants
• Managing the fulfillment report schedule and completing fulfillment report to funders as scheduled
• Supporting program staff with requests for gift-in-kind support (event tickets, etc.) and small grants for specific projects/events (e.g. block party permit and budget)

Job Conditions:   

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week, working at Terra west end location, 10320 146 St. NW. The position is full-time temporary until March 31, 2026, with potential to become full-time permanent. Regular hours are 9am – 4:30pm, except on days with FD/RD led events, such as donor or volunteer appreciation events, or our annual fundraising event. Members of the FD/RD team are expected to flex their hours to support these events.

Key responsibilities:   

• Researching and identifying grant opportunities with an emphasis on private and public foundations and corporate grants
• Writing compelling and persuasive grant proposals that align with grant objectives and requirements and Terra’s mission and goals.
• Collaborating with program staff to gather necessary information and develop narratives.
• Managing the grant application process from start to finish, including submission, follow-up, and reporting.
• Maintaining a comprehensive database of grant opportunities, applications, and outcomes.
• Providing monthly reports related to progress of activities and grant applications.
• Supporting Fund Development team events – donor and volunteer appreciation events, fundraising event, and other small events on an as-needed basis.
• Supporting with giving building tours, accepting gifts at reception, and other FD/RD team-related duties

Qualifications/Requirements:  

• Experience in writing compelling and inspiring grants related to community development and case for support writing. Demonstrated transferrable skills sets in compelling and inspiring writing.
• A successful track record of securing funding. Experience with nonprofit organizations and an understanding of funding structures for nonprofits (government funding, philanthropy, etc.)
• Post Secondary Education related to English, Communications, or a related field

Knowledge and Abilities:   

• Knowledge and understanding of human service work - families of diverse backgrounds, community members working through mental illness and substance use disorders, barriers and issues that pregnant and parenting young families face.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytical abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Other requirements:   

• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with 1 million liability insurance 
• Current clear Drivers Abstract 
• Ability to work flexible hours  
• Clear Police Information Check and Child Intervention Check that are dated within 90 Days of the start date  

Core Behavioral Competencies   

Terra values are core to the organization. We strive to hire individuals who possess these behavioral competencies at all levels of the organization.   

• Personal Leadership: Practices inclusion, communicates openly and effectively, demonstrates self-awareness  
• Productive Relationships: Develops networks, collaborates, develops self and others  
• Results Focus: Applies outcomes-based problem solving and systems thinking, demonstrates evidence-informed decision making   
• Service Excellence: Practices innovation, facilitates a culture of learning, demonstrates continuous improvement   
• Program Planning; design, plan, coordinate, facilitation of groups  
• Finance; manage allocated financial resources for program delivery   
• Communication skills; excellent both written and oral; evidenced in grant writing and reporting to funders 
• Community Relations; well-developed engagement skills, strong networking  

Intention Statement  

Terra recognizes that it operates within a society and systems shaped by white supremacy and colonization and institutionalized discrimination and the exclusion, exploitation, and marginalization of Indigenous, Black, and people of color.   

Terra strives to understand and be accountable for how white supremacy continues to impact its work at an organizational and systemic level and to address harm; implicit and explicit biases   

Our intention is:

To build a foundation of awareness, knowledge, and skills to be an anti-racist organization. To respond to systemic racism that creates barriers and inequality in the workplace and in society. To be an organization that embeds the principles of equity and anti-oppression to everything it undertakes.    

Our goal is to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through an antiracism lens through policies processes and practices.   

Compensation and Benefits: The starting salary for the position is $60,000-$62,857.    

Upon completion of a probationary period, we offer a comprehensive, competitive, extended health benefits package including RRSP contribution. Staff have three weeks of vacation, and, in addition, the agency is closed between Christmas day and New Years.  

As a learning organization, Terra supports ongoing professional development among employees through formal training, informal mentoring, and personalized growth plans.  Terra is continuing to grow our programming and there are anticipated opportunities for further professional growth within the agency.  

To Apply:  

Please email your résumé and cover letter to: Human Resources Coordinator, . Please include “24-015TERRA Coordinator, Grant Writing” in the subject line of the email.     

Closing Date:  Until a suitable candidate is found.