Grants and Partnerships Coordinator

Position Title

Grants and Partnerships Coordinator

About the Company

Hale Education, Inc. believes nature, education, and recreation inspire us to learn, empower us to lead, and challenge us all to create a world in which people, place, and purpose are united. Since 1918, Hale has been changing lives by connecting the people of Greater Boston to the outdoors through camps, academic partnerships, and community programming. Hale is made up of year-round employees, seasonal staff, a Board of Directors, volunteers, campers, students, and daily visitors. Our year-round team is based in our Carby Street office, right at the entrance to Hale’s 1,100 acres of woodlands, streams, trails, and ponds. Our collaborative workplace encourages in-person connection and time spent outdoors. Every member of the ever-growing team has a voice and purpose at Hale, and all are motivated to share Hale’s impact—from experiential learning opportunities to the restorative power of nature—to more people, year after year.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled communicator, writer, and relationship builder to deepen Hale’s impact on our community as our Grants and Partnerships Coordinator. Hale believes nature, education, and recreation inspire us to learn, empower us to lead, and challenge us all to create a world in which people, place, and purpose are united, and the person in this role will be tasked with communicating these values and how we deliver on them through grant proposals and connections with corporate and educational partners. As a representative of Hale, this person will find funders and partners whose goals align with current and future projects and initiatives and will work to secure the support and funding needed for Hale to continue to expand its reach.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of researching and securing grants and partnerships, excellent interpersonal skills, and a drive to further Hale’s mission. As a key member of both our development and programming teams, this individual will identify and pursue new funding opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and maintain relationships with existing donors and partners. This team member will create a pipeline of funding opportunities for Hale’s initiatives by fostering a deep understanding of existing and anticipated programming and capital needs.  

Minimum Requirements

Key Responsibilities: 

• Write compelling grant proposals and reports 
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and grant activity 
• Act as liaison between development and programming teams 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate grants and partnerships strategy 
• Research and identify potential donors and partners 
• Establish and maintain relationships with school and district partners 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as English, communications, journalism, or business 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing and grant management in a nonprofit, camp, or education setting 
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills 
• Experience using Salesforce or a similar data platform 
• Proven track record of successful grant applications 
• Ability to independently meet and manage tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities 

Benefits and Wages

This is a full-time, exempt, year-round position. The salary for this role is $63,000-68,000.

In addition, employees are eligible to participate in a robust benefits program including: health and dental insurance, annual cost of living increases, 403b retirement plan with employer matching, employer-sponsored long- and short-term disability benefits, life insurance, employee assistance program, and a competitive PTO plan including holidays, sick time, vacation time, personal days, and a week of closure between Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

FLSA and Employment Status

Full-time exempt position

How to Apply

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Jocelyn Bergeron at advancement@hale.education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Westwood, MA 02090 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westwood, MA 02090: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westwood, MA 02090

Salary : $63,000 - $68,000