Grants Specialist / Grant Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Prepare and submit grant applications.

• Address the needs of a designated portfolio of clients.

• Collaborate in a team-oriented setting alongside Senior Grants Specialists.

• Execute project management tasks, conduct basic prospect research, develop proposals, facilitate client calls, and handle assigned quality assurance.

• Complete grant applications for corporate, foundation, and local government entities.

• Investigate opportunities for grant funding.

• Achieve proficiency in the company’s technology for reporting and tracking client information, managing projects and workflows, and facilitating communication.

• Adhere to established standards of excellence, accuracy, and timeliness.

• Organize tasks to ensure compliance with all necessary deadlines.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2-4 years of grant writing experience is required – no exceptions.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in English or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

• Extensive knowledge of online grant application platforms (foundation, corporate, and government).

• Capability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, both in writing and verbally.

• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities, a strong work ethic, and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to quickly become proficient in Asana or other project management software and grant database management systems.

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Teams and Zoom.

• Proficiency with Dropbox and Google Docs.

• Must reside in the USA, excluding California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, North Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

• Availability for full-time work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the employee’s home time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Minimum of 40 hours of Paid Sick Time (PST), determined by state of residency.

• Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.

• 80 hours of Paid Vacation Time after one year of continuous service.

• 120 hours of Paid Vacation Time after five years of continuous employment.

• 9 Paid Holidays each calendar year.

• 401K plan with matching contributions up to 4% with immediate vesting; eligibility after one year and 1,000 hours worked.

• $50,000 in Employer Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Employer-funded Virtual: On-Demand Counseling, Urgent Care, and Prescription Benefits through Recuro Health.

• Group Health Insurance with various options available; the employer covers a portion of the premium.

• Option to establish an HSA when enrolled in a compatible health plan.

• Voluntary Group Dental & Vision Plans are available.

• Voluntary supplemental plans available, including Term & Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Gap Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, and a Beyond Med health and wellness discount plan.

• Opportunities for Professional Development.

• The company will cover costs for certifications and other continuing education.