Senior Grants & Contracts Director

About the Organization Come join Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County! We are the first food bank in the State of California, and the second in the nation. We pride ourselves in providing 10 million pounds of food annually to over 65,000 people per month through our network of 150-member agencies and programs. We believe that a thriving community is one where everyone has access to nutritious food to support their health and wellbeing. Our team is dedicated to inspiring and supporting our community to provide nourishment for all community members. EOE Statement Second Harvest seeks to attract and retain a diverse workforce that brings a broad range of perspectives and experiences to our work. We value lived experience alongside learned experience and we encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of our qualifications. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Second Harvest is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Second Harvest will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Position: Senior Grants & Contracts Director Salary: $98,783 - $107,564 (Annualized) Job Summary: The Senior Grants & Contracts Director (SGCD) plays a vital role in securing and managing funding to support the mission of Second Harvest Food Bank. S/he leads the full grant and contracts cycle including research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and compliance. The SGCD is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies that secure over $4.0 M in funding through competitive funding proposals to support Second Harvest’s programs. Responsibilities: Contracts & Grants Research, Development and Submittal (40%) Identify, apply for, and manage the process of securing foundation and corporate grants. Develop and implement strategies to secure contracts through competitive proposals. Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and board members to understand program/project needs. Write and submit concise proposals for grant applications. Work closely with stakeholders to understand funding needs. Lead budget development with staff. Compliance and Reporting (25%) Prepare and submit progress and impact reports to funders. Ensure staff are aware of deadlines and deliverables. Update staff on application statuses and program fund distributions. Train program staff on contract requirements and reporting. Strategic Planning (20%) Develop and implement strategy for contract and grant funding sources. Monitor and implement plans to meet annual funding targets. External Relationship Management (15%) Develop relationships with prospective funders and maintain strong relationships. Communicate grant/contract status and program progress to grantors. Qualifications: Education and Experience:

At least seven years’ experience in grant writing and grants/contracts compliance. Skills: Leadership Skills: Ability to direct colleagues in meeting deadlines. Excellent Writing: Ability to translate complex programs into compelling narratives. Detail Oriented: Highly organized with extensive record-keeping experience. Additional Requirements: Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and ending hunger. Ability to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Standard Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 – 5:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected. To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter at https://www.thefoodbank.org/careers by 5pm on 3/28/2025.

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