Job Goal: Grant writer’s?objective is to research, draft, and submit proposals that will allow the school district to receive grant funding based on the district’s financial needs. Craft proposals & seek funds from donors as well as state and federal agencies. ?Essential Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements list below are a representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.
Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assignment
Advanced knowledge of grant or technical writing & application process
Maintain communication with district level personnel
Ability to research, collect data, write proposals and submit applications
Excellent written communication skills
Attention to detail with regards to drafting, writing, editing & proofreading
Ability to take conceptual ideas and apply critical thinking to applicable & available opportunities
Ability to apply intricate levels of grant requirement components into written applications
Knowledge & experience of basic software systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel etc.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities
Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies
Strive to receive funding from different organizations and individuals by researching, drafting, and submitting proposals & applications
Responsible for discovering grant opportunities and building and maintaining relationships with funders, donors, and others within the community
Work closely with district personnel to ensure districts financial needs are being met with specific grant funds prior to application submission
Acknowledge & understand districts goals, objectives, programs & financial needs and how they relate to available grants
Respond to internal & external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
Maintain records and submit reports related to grants
Ability to study & understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
Qualifications / Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding, and or Testing Required:
Associate’s degree in English, communications, writing or related areaor equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years grant writing experience Physical Demands: Standing, walking & sitting. Continuous hand dexterity. Occasional reach with hands and arms. The work requires constant seeing, hearing, and talking. Work Environment: Work is performed remotely. FLSA: Non-ExemptDays / Terms of Employment: As needed. Hours necessary will vary on number of grants & complexity of grants.
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