Development Associate & Junior Grant Writer

GrowNYC•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GrowNYC is seeking a Development Associate & Junior Grant Writer to support its Advancement Team in fundraising for environmental education, food access, and sustainability programming through foundation, government, and institutional funding. This entry-level role is ideal for an early-career professional with excellent writing, research, and project coordination skills who is eager to learn the grants process. The position involves researching potential funders, assisting in writing proposals and reports, maintaining grant records, and supporting internal coordination efforts. The Associate will gain exposure to various program areas and receive professional development support.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in a professional or internship setting, ideally related to writing, research, or nonprofit work.
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and communicate clearly.
Commitment to GrowNYC’s mission and values, especially related to food access, sustainability, and environmental education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Demonstrated interest in fundraising, development, or nonprofit communications.
Familiarity with fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge or similar platforms.
Comfort with Zoom and remote collaboration tools.
Familiarity with local food systems, climate justice, or education is desired.

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting letters of inquiry, proposals, and grant reports under supervision.
Gather and synthesize data, quotes, and program narratives from internal teams for proposals and funder communications.
Format and proofread documents to ensure professionalism and consistency.
Maintain templates and boilerplate language for commonly requested materials.
Conduct research on prospective foundation, corporate, and government funders.
Prepare background briefs and funder profiles for internal meetings.
Track RFP deadlines and support team in calendar planning and strategy.
Maintain internal tracking systems and GrowNYC’s CRM (Raiser’s Edge) to monitor deadlines, submissions, and outcomes.
Help facilitate internal coordination meetings with program and finance staff.
Support efforts to ensure deliverables are tracked and reported accurately.
Provide general administrative assistance such as scheduling, note-taking, and organizing digital files.
Assist with materials preparation for funder site visits or virtual briefings.
Support the Advancement Team in special projects and events as needed.