Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. West Virginia University is a public university whose WV Grant Resource Centers support local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible applicants with grant and economic development initiatives across West Virginia. The Technical/Grant Writer provides technical assistance, develops proposal materials, facilitates grant-related meetings and workshops, manages proposal packages, and supports applicants through the submission process.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and support with the identification of funding opportunities
- Develop materials to aid in the proposal development process, including templates for project narratives and letters of support/commitment; summaries of grant guidelines (e.g., notices of funding opportunities, requests for proposals, funding opportunity announcements); letters of intent; and other application materials
- Facilitate meetings, training, and workshops on the grant writing process regularly
- Manage the preparation of grant proposal packages and support eligible entities throughout the proposal submission process
- Liaise and interact with foundations, government agencies, and other grantmakers
- Interpret funding opportunities, write project narratives, and develop budgets
- Guide and assist eligible applicants in filling out grant application forms for funding by public and private funders, and uploading documents into submission portals
- Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar field
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
- Strong written and oral communications and research skills
- Experience with the grant process, proposal development and submission, and project management
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment
- Must be a highly motivated, energetic individual equally capable of working independently or in a team setting
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and oral communication and research skills
- Ability to work with diverse groups and facilitate meetings
- Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures and applicable regulations mandated by different grantmakers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
- Experience with grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov)
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize a variety of tasks and complete them in a timely manner
- Database management skills
- Knowledge of current community and economic development trends
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- This is a full-time remote position.
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays
- 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
- 18 sick days per year
- A range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
- Eligibility to continue health insurance
- Other retiree perks
- Wellness programs
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