YouthBuild Global

Content Writer

• Advance grant solicitations by drafting proposals, concept papers, LOIs, etc. in collaboration with other Institutional Giving staff
• Create materials, such as slide decks, for funder meetings and communications
• Review RFPs and conduct research to help identify prospective funders and prioritize realistic and high-value funding opportunities
• Maintain accurate records of funding partner contacts, grant deadlines, funder communications, etc. within Salesforce CRM database
• Maintain organized grant files, including proposals, reports, and award letters, in Development team SharePoint
• Support meeting scheduling and follow-up with funders and partners, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving
• Coordinate grant award acknowledgements, grant payment information requests, and execution of grant agreements
• Prepare accurate, timely grant reports for public and private funders, with support from other members of the Development team

Grant Writer

Account Manager

• Serve as the primary point of contact for established and emerging domestic and international corporate and employment partners in the construction industry.
• Evaluate new partners and conduct research and outreach for potential new partners. Develop and implement plans to introduce new partners to the YB network in collaboration with other YBG teams.
• Operationalize new partnerships and coordinate with YBG departments to ensure successful launch and implementation, including linking partners with existing training and career development initiatives, setting appropriate expectations with private sector partners, and serving as liaison between affiliates and partners.
• Manage relationships with relevant industry partners, including trade associations, unions, government agencies, educational organizations, advocacy groups, and others.
• Occasional travel to in-person conferences and meetings (as needed) to represent YouthBuild Global and/or connect with industry partners.
• Collaborate with staff at local YouthBuild affiliates as they engage with national corporate partners, including hosting meetings, monitoring engagement activities, tracking and reporting data, and providing technical assistance to YouthBuild affiliates.
• Engage with YouthBuild program staff to compile program data and collaborate with the Impact Team to identify overall trends in success, areas for growth, outcomes, and program progress.
• Research construction industry credentials to strengthen the YouthBuild program’s construction career pathway.
• Develop resources (e.g., webinars, toolkits, guides) to enhance the construction training component and better equip YouthBuild participants for successful careers in the industry.
• Work closely with the Development team on overall partnership management.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships team to establish and maintain systems that support the onboarding and maintenance of external relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to prioritize partner activity that supports our strategic objectives, including improving program design, supporting financial development, supporting pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways, and promoting equitable workforce systems.
• Support the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with administrative requests.
• Attends all required internal meetings and collaborates cross-departmentally to support the mission of YouthBuild Global.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department to maximize and publicize partnership successes, opportunities, stories, results, best practices, etc. to internal and external audiences.
• Support the Development Team with content, reporting, managing multiple grants and contracts to ensure goals are met through positive communication, cross-departmental collaboration, and the development of realistic expectations.
• Serve on self-selected internal YouthBuild Global committees and cross-departmental project teams.

Construction Partnerships Manager

• Support the overall work of the Strategic Partnerships team with ongoing administrative functions including but not limited to database management, records management, ongoing reporting, and logistical follow-up.
• Serve as a point of contact for YouthBuild affiliate staff engaged as a participating site with a corporate partner and ensure MOUs, site agreements, tracking and reporting data, and required deliverables are scheduled and within the established timeline.
• Coordinate the successful launch and implementation of career pathway initiatives, including supporting appropriate expectations with private sector partners, and documenting all activities in Salesforce and other platforms to support outcomes reporting.
• Lead the creation, refinement, and sharing of tools and resources (e.g. guides, training materials, fundraising materials, etc.) related to career pathways.
• Provide technical assistance to the field of affiliated programs by attending meetings as needed, responding to field inquiries, and providing program support for those needing interventions to correct issues.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of operational systems, tools, and workflows that support programs in executing appropriate training, credentialing, and employment.
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and follow-up related to field-facing activities such as trainings, convenings, site visits, office hours, ongoing partner meetings, and similar.
• Track requests, deliverables, timelines, and follow-up actions related to grant deliverables using Salesforce and other internal systems.
• Assist in documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs), process maps, and guidance related to grant deliverables.
• Support clear, timely, and consistent communication with YouthBuild Affiliates regarding expectations, timelines, and available supports for successful compliance with external commitments.
• Gather feedback from the field related to operational processes and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in planning and facilitating internal meetings focused on field coordination, shared priorities, and continuous improvement.
• Help identify operational gaps, redundancies, or opportunities for increased efficiency and elevate recommendations to leadership.
• Provide general administrative support related to operations, including data entry, documentation, reporting, and meeting coordination.
• Support leadership with preparation of internal reports, summaries, dashboards, and operational updates.
• Attend required internal meetings and participate in cross-departmental projects and working groups.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Grant Writer

Construction Partnerships Manager

Strategic Partnerships Associate