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About the Role
The Grants Program Officer serves as a key member of the Grants Team, responsible for the award, monitoring, and management of TAJF grants. This role interfaces with other TAJF teams to achieve organizational objectives and vision.
Responsibilities
- Manages an assigned portfolio of active grants, including reviewing periodic and annual programmatic and budgetary reports to ensure compliance.
- Reviews and approves proposed budget revisions.
- Monitors grantee submission of required reports and information for timeliness and completeness.
- Supports grantees and participates in site visits.
- Informs the team about grantee progress and status through reports and recommendations.
- Responds to grantee inquiries regarding grants, compliance, and developments.
- Reviews and analyzes grant application proposals, including narratives and budgets.
- Communicates with grantee applicants regarding modifications.
- Prepares summaries of applications and recommendations for the TAJF Board.
- Maintains data regarding grant awards.
- Prepares reports and memorandums related to grant awards, management activities, and research projects.
- Assists in drafting and preparing grant agreements.
- Interfaces with the communications manager regarding public relations for assigned grantees and projects.
- Assists in organizing and preparing for convenings of grantees and legal access stakeholders.
- Participates in activities with legal access stakeholders.
- Develops and maintains expertise in subject matter relevant to the grant portfolio or assigned topics.
- Provides the team with information regarding developments to further TAJF’s mission.
- Complies with internal administrative requirements and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- JD and certificate of good standing from the Texas State Bar.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the legal aid community.
- Equivalent years of experience in the representation of low-income clients may be considered in lieu of legal aid experience.
- Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, database management, and spreadsheet software.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under time constraints.
- Occasional travel, primarily within the State of Texas.
Skills
- Grant management software experience (preferred)
- Management experience in working with a legal aid provider or in a volunteer bar association setting (preferred)
Location
- Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Occasional travel
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Certificate of good standing from the Texas State Bar
About the Company
- The Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1984 by the Texas Supreme Court and the State Bar of Texas to administer the Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) program.
- TAJF is the largest funder of free civil legal services for disadvantaged low-income communities in Texas.
- Since its founding, TAJF has administered more than two billion dollars in grants to nonprofit legal services organizations in Texas.