Jason Petrait Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

I help organizations solve challenges in education, poverty eradication and inclusive development, working across cultures and continents to facilitate equitable access that helps communities thrive.My expertise spans the cycle of grants and contracts, providing grant writing, communications and evaluation services, ensuring your success on projects large and small. Find out how I can help you by getting in touch.I am based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, serving institutions and… Show more I help organizations solve challenges in education, poverty eradication and inclusive development, working across cultures and continents to facilitate equitable access that helps communities thrive.My expertise spans the cycle of grants and contracts, providing grant writing, communications and evaluation services, ensuring your success on projects large and small. Find out how I can help you by getting in touch.I am based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, serving institutions and organizations in North America and Europe. Show less

Everett, Washington, United States

Seattle, Wa

Managing board partnerships, funder and board relations, communications and strategic initiatives. Representing the organization to local elected officials, employers and organized labor; providing subject matter expertise on state and federal workforce regulations and board non-profit governance. Advocating for local, state and federal policy changes and funding priorities. Facilitating local Funders Collaborative, bringing together philanthropic leaders to align on a shared vision. Serving as… Show more Managing board partnerships, funder and board relations, communications and strategic initiatives. Representing the organization to local elected officials, employers and organized labor; providing subject matter expertise on state and federal workforce regulations and board non-profit governance. Advocating for local, state and federal policy changes and funding priorities. Facilitating local Funders Collaborative, bringing together philanthropic leaders to align on a shared vision. Serving as National Fund Site Director, including grant-making, setting strategic priorities, contracting, securing funding and identifying employer champions across industries. Leading the organization’s grant submissions and apprenticeship contracts. Hosting and facilitating meetings and events online and in person. Maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion in all aspects of organizational priorities, plans and outcomes. Show less

Seattle, Wa

Overseeing grants and contracts funded by the federal government, state and philanthropic funders. Assisting in the development of organizational vision, strategic goals, transformation plans and work plans. Designing, writing and presenting organizational communications, including interviews, social media, grant applications and MOUs. Managing WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response programs funded at $4.85 million annually. Providing technical assistance to contractors and partners… Show more Overseeing grants and contracts funded by the federal government, state and philanthropic funders. Assisting in the development of organizational vision, strategic goals, transformation plans and work plans. Designing, writing and presenting organizational communications, including interviews, social media, grant applications and MOUs. Managing WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Rapid Response programs funded at $4.85 million annually. Providing technical assistance to contractors and partners. Overseeing an American Job Center site inside a regional justice facility. Writing grant applications, including a winning $1.3 million grant to expand youth programming and apprenticeship. Acting as apprenticeship lead locally, funding efforts to expand apprenticeship in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, culinary and public services. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

Managing 11 staff and 14 instructors in the creation and coordination of short-term worker retraining in trades for underserved and at-risk populations. Hiring, training and mentoring personnel. Initiating grant applications. Determining strategic vision and direction while focusing on day-to-day management. Developing and implementing short- and long-term credentials, certificates and degrees. Managing federal, state and local grants.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Leading and coordinating all aspects of program implementation and delivery for worker-retraining. Planning and scheduling of faculty, facilities, labs and equipment; assessing needs for instruction. Identifying requirements for staffing, materials, equipment and facilities.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters