Job Title:         Grant Writer- Temporary; as needed                        
Reports to:     Superintendent                      
Evaluated by: Superintendent                        

 

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.  

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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.  

1. Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assignment  

1. Advanced knowledge of grant or technical writing & application process     

1. Maintain communication with district level personnel  

1. Ability to research, collect data, write proposals and submit applications 

1. Excellent written communication skills  

1. Attention to detail with regards to drafting, writing, editing & proofreading  

1. Ability to take conceptual ideas and apply critical thinking to applicable & available opportunities  

1. Ability to apply intricate levels of grant requirement components into written applications 

1. Knowledge & experience of basic software systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel etc. 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

1. Identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities  

1. Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies 

1. Strive to receive funding from different organizations and individuals by researching, drafting, and submitting proposals & applications 

1. Responsible for discovering grant opportunities and building and maintaining relationships with funders, donors, and others within the community 

1. Work closely with district personnel to ensure districts financial needs are being met with specific grant funds prior to application submission  

1. Acknowledge & understand districts goals, objectives, programs & financial needs and how they relate to available grants  

1. Respond to internal & external queries on drafted and submitted proposals  

1. Maintain records and submit reports related to grants 

1. Ability to study & understand programs and funding requirements of the organization 
    

Qualifications / Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding, and or Testing Required:  

1. Associate’s degree in English, communications, writing or related area or equivalent experience  

1. 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-Exempt 

Days / Terms of Employment: As needed. Hours necessary will vary on number of grants & complexity of grants.