Grant Writer

Grant Writer for Human Services Organization 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To perform grant research, grant writing, grant program design while supporting grant implementation, compliance, and reporting. 

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, a nationally recognized social service program in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, seeks a Grant Writer to join our agency leadership team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge, and experience in project and budget management, and will bring a passion for neighborhood-based work to enrich the lives of youth, families, and the community. 

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to 

• Maintain current public and private funding portfolio through coordinating research, writing, reporting, contract management, and budget development 
• Coordinate all components of submissions and assign specific tasks to appropriate staff to ensure timely, accurate completion of funder requirements 
• Identify new areas for grant portfolio development by performing research and conducting outreach to funders regarding funding opportunities in line with current agency and community needs 
• Organize detailed contractual files to maintain agency-wide operational standards and ensure organizational compliance 
• Represent the agency in meetings with public and private funders 
• Work with fiscal staff to develop expenditure reports for current grants and to develop budgets for proposed grants 
• As a member of the agency's senior leadership team, participate in strategic planning, program evaluation, and development of annual staff professional development retreat 

II. QUALIFICATIONS 

• Education/Degree minimum requirement: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
• Years of Experience: 3 years of professional experience in grants writing/management, preferred but not required 
• Highly organized and able to manage competing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced work environment 
• Detailed-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Knowledge and experience in project and budget management is a plus 
• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., preparing photo documents, organizational charts, or other simple visuals) are a plus 

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS 

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors. 
• Effectively communicate with outside agency staff. 
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change. 
• Committed to the notion that families and community members possess the strengths and qualities to problem-solve for themselves and their community.  
• Able to compassionately engage individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Work is primarily in a community-based setting in shared space. 
• Most time is spent sitting at a desk using a computer. 
• Expected to attend various meetings with internal and external staff and stakeholders. 
• Some travel throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan is required. 
• Fast-paced, high-energy, and highly collaborative environment. 

V. BENEFITS 

• Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan 
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation 
• Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities 

VI. SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience