What are the responsibilities and job description for the Council for the Homeless - Grant Writer position at Vancouver Housing Authority?
Description
Are you a skilled writer and strategic thinker with a passion for driving social impact? The Council for the Homeless (CFTH) is seeking a Grant Writer to play a critical role in securing funding that supports innovative programs addressing homelessness in Clark County. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization committed to advancing racial and gender equity while creating housing stability in our community.
CFTH works to end homelessness through advocacy, education, and coordination of resources. Our team collaborates with community partners to develop housing solutions that empower individuals and families. The Grant Writer researches and writes proposals for public and private grants, aligning opportunities with CFTH’s mission. This role collaborates with program managers, the finance team, and executive leadership to develop proposals, research project data, drafts applications, and manages funding timelines, all while advancing racial and gender equity and inclusion.
Your skills and experience will contribute to our mission as you:
- Research and identify public and private funding opportunities aligned with CFTH’s mission and values.
- Write compelling, well-researched grant proposals, narratives, and applications.
- Collaborate with program managers, finance, and executive leadership to develop and submit proposals.
- Manage funding timelines and track submissions to meet critical deadlines.
- Support Continuum of Care (CoC) efforts, including preparing local Requests for Proposals and developing scoring tools.
Pay and Benefits
- The starting salary for this position is $29.91 per hour. In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full salary range for this position is $29.91 - $35.90 per hour.
- Bi-lingual pay differential.
- Part-time, 20 hours per week, non-exempt position.
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee only.
- Benefits package also includes 9.11% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company paid holidays, and generous paid time off and separate sick time accrual.
- Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience working in a governmental and/or community-based environment with grants. College-level degree may replace up to two years and a master’s may replace three years.
- Tangible success with research, writing grants, and developing processes to submit grants on-time and with all needed documentation.
- Understanding of the homeless response system and the community impacts of homelessness.
- Knowledge of Clark County social service resources and agencies.
- Experience with project management and working across multiple diverse groups.
- Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
- Works well in a consistently changing and dynamic environment.
- Ability to embrace varying cultural experiences and communication differences.
- Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office Suite competency.
- Valid driver’s license and access to automobile required.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- Lived experience of homelessness.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a language other than English.
- Strong presentations and public speaking experience
- Knowledge of technological systems that increase efficiencies related to grant/project management.
We celebrate diversity and strongly encourage applications from Communities of Color, Veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community.
A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Council for the Homeless please visit our website at www.councilforthehomeless.org. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
The VHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veteran in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $30 - $36