What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRANT WRITER position at YWCA CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: YWCA Central Massachusetts - Worcester, MA
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Description
Responsible for writing grant proposals for operating, program/project and/or capital projects to private, corporate and government sources in line with the YWCA’s mission with the purpose of securing grant funding for YWCA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research foundation, corporate and government grant sources at the local, state, regional and national levels that match YWCA’s mission and program priorities and qualify ongoing, existing and new funding opportunities.
- Develop and write grant components. Research, compile, describe, organize, analyze and present data and information to write persuasive grant proposals.
- Work with other staff members and departments to collect data and information necessary to write proposals and assist in producing compliance and or progress reports.
- Coordinate the grant submission process insuring deadlines are met.
- Maintain necessary records, files, reports, databases and resource materials pertinent to grant activities.
- Work collaboratively with Resource Development team and assist with other activities as directed
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week, daytime hours, Monday through Friday
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least two years experience in grant writing or fund development with a human service agency
- Superior writing and editing skills
- Strong organizational and functional communication skills
- Ability to problem solve, work independently and function as part of a team
- Detail oriented and ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of grant resources and experience in conducting grant research
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Valid MA driver’s license
Salary : $25
