• 5+ years of grants management experience with a deep understanding of pre- and post-award grant processes, and related financial and compliance issues, with a preference for federal grant acquisition and management required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present material in an understandable manner to leadership, grantors, and the community at large.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement complex projects, preferably within a non-profit, mission driven organization.
• Strong understanding of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and how grant funding, particularly federal grants, function as a sustainable funding mechanism.
• Knowledge of Federal 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards preferred.
• Strong financial competency, particularly around organizational and project budgets and financial sustainability.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with people in an effective, empowering and collaborative manner, including creative problem solving and meeting facilitation.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; database management preferred.
• Above average computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Adobe, and database management.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and accuracy.
• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience in related field preferred.
• Must pass a background check designed to protect the interest of women and children served by YWCA Missoula’s programs.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors.
• Good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
• Ability to accept, act on and offer constructive criticism.

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of current federal, state, local government and private foundation grants for YWCA Missoula.
• Manage multiple grant cycle schedules and ensure timely completion of grant related tasks and functions.
• Work closely with program staff to gather data and programmatic information for the submission of timely high quality quarterly, semi-annual and annual grant reports.
• Lead grant proposal development process incorporating input from leadership and relevant staff, and ensuring quality control, including narratives, budgets, performance plans, timelines, and other required documents.
• Research new grant funding possibilities and lead strategy, implementation, and management of new competitive and invited grant proposals that advance YWCA Missoula’s mission.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships to further grantmaking to YWCA Missoula.
• Lead data collection and analysis to support new projects and acquisition of new grant funding.
• Stay updated on private and public funding priorities; track and share relevant grant opportunities.
• Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems.
• Assist in monitoring expenditure against budgets and support financial reporting.

• Monitor and evaluate program achievement, recommending modifications that lead to improved outcomes for program participants, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Manage organizational data; analyze and present data for annual and strategic planning.
• Monitor community and regional data for emerging trends that impact current programming and development and help position YWCA Missoula to respond to needs from a financially sustainable position.
• Assist with the implementation and planning for administering outcome-driven programs
• Document, analyze, and share learning from proposal and reporting process, and compliance activities.
• May provide functional direction to program staff on assigned work.

• Helps foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, practice anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals.
• Exhibits energy and enthusiasm for the work and the community.
• Provide culturally responsive, anti-oppressive services.

• Works with residents to develop service plans, set goals and implement strategies to meet identified goals.
• Ability to engage with children and offer parenting resources and support as needed.
• Provides trauma-informed and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the Family Housing Center.

• Coordinates and completes intakes with participants, including orientation and explanation of policies.
• Maintains a caseload of approximately 10-15 residents, providing intensive case management to all residents.
• Provides 6-months of robust follow-up services to families that have exited the program.
• Completes participant records and case notes in a timely manner ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
• Assists with community resources and intensive housing search. Provides trauma-informed and person centered advocacy.
• Helps foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants. Completes assessments for the Missoula Coordinated Entry System.
• Coordinates meetings between participants and Housing Advocate Network volunteers.
• Conducts in-depth assessments of participants needs. Identify housing resources and develop relationships with property owners, property management companies, and landlords to increase housing opportunities.
• Demonstrate best practices in cultural competency and cultural humility.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; practice anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals.
• Completes MCES assessments as part of COC.
• Completes TSS referrals for HEART WAIVER.
• Delivery and submission of housing applications.
• Knowledgeable in affordable, subsidized and HUD housing regulations.

• High school graduate or High School Equivalency (GED or HiSET), along with one year of relevant work experience, as determined by the service providing agency.

• Associate degree in human services, social services, public health or equivalent work experience in a non-profit human services field.

Non-exempt, Part-time 24 hours per week
Starting at $20.12/hour/DOE and $25/hour between 12AM-7AM

How does this position make an impact on the community? The Family Housing Center team provides support through short-term emergency shelter in the Missoula Family Housing Center, case management and rental assistance for unhoused families to find and maintain safe, stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:

• Has one year experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness preferred.
• Has the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors.
• Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
• Has consistent availability on weekends.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors.
• Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Some of what you’ll do in this position:

• Provides trauma-informed and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the Family Housing Center.
• Ensures that program guidelines and policies are being met by participants.
• Act as primary point of contact for residents should they need assistance during the night. Shift hours are from 8pm-8am.
• Overnight duties may include assisting residents when needed, entering data from day shifts, enforcing quiet hours when necessary, disinfecting commonly used areas, and preparing the facility for the next day.
• Evening hours will involve assisting with families during the nightly evening meal, checking residents in for the 12am curfew, and performing room checks with all residents who have not checked in for the night.
• Provides guidance and support to the volunteer staff.
• Facilitates resolution with crises that may arise during the shift.
• Enters weekly into HMIS data base
• Maintains confidential written client files as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal skills, both with groups and interpersonally.
• Must pass a background check designed to protect the interest of women and children served by the YWCA programs.
• Highschool Diploma or equivalent diploma required.

What else you should know: This position is part-time, 24 hours per week. The schedule is Wednesday overnight 8pm-8am and Thursday 8pm-8am Monthly FHC meeting along with Advocate meetings when needed. The base wage for this position starts at $20.12/hour – higher wage would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. YWCA Missoula values a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about working with us but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to Tkiyukan@ywcaofmissoula.org or KWasson@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Tonya Kiyukan or Kristina Wasson. Priority deadline for consideration is until the position is filled or July 27th, 2026.

All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.