What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle?
Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Partnership & Advancement, the Grant Writer will work to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned programs. This role specifically focuses on state and federal grants that are 500k or more. The grant writer is responsible for identifying grant opportunities and proposal requirements, managing the grant and proposal research, writing grant proposals, and developing effective grant submissions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary
At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in communications, education, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred
- 3 years grant writing experience
- Proven track record in securing new funding opportunities
- Proven track record in successful grant writing for federal funding
- Experience with writing grants in social services programs including: entrepreneurship, housing, health, workforce development and/or K-12 education
- Advanced proficiency is MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in research, interpreting, analyzing and communicating diverse data
- Ability to build effective business relationships with corporate and donor communities
- Strong, results-oriented collaboration, project coordination and organizational skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects including setting and changing priorities while ensuring quality and timeliness
- Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when necessary consistent with the demands and needs of the executive team, volunteers, community leaders and related special events
- Direct experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
- Medical - $5959.80 per year
- Dental - $581.16 per year
- Vision - $65.04 per year
- Group Life & ADD - $48.96 per year
- Employee Assistance Program - $34.20 per year
- 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
- LinkedIn Learning Account
- Professional Development Funds – up to $1000 per year for approved professional development activities
- ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
- 9 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
- 11 paid holidays 7 day paid winter holiday break
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes – 9.8% of salary
At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $5,960