Government Grants Writer
About The Position
Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people. Under the direction of the Vice President of Career Advancement, Contract Strategy & Operations, the Government Grant Officer (Writer) serves as a lead team member in the development and submission of government grant proposals. Working alongside program staff and leadership, the Government Grant Officer manages the Request for Proposal Process (RFP) at Avivo and conducts prospect research to explore new government funding streams. The officer will maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs to effectively draft proposals and identify alignment with funding opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business or other relevant field is required.
- Minimum three years professional experience writing grant proposals resulting in significant funding.
- Substantial government grant experience required; experience with DHS, SAMHSA and Department of Labor grants preferred.
- Project management experience required.
- Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid insurance and clean driving record.
- Experience in a complex social service environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain grants calendar and government proposal files.
- Develop and oversee plan to prospect new funding sources for Avivo programs requiring additional sources of support.
- Interview division staff with assistance from the director to assess priorities in funding each year
- Continually monitor government websites and prospects for funding opportunities.
- Inform management team of new program funding opportunities in the public sector.
- Build relationships internally and externally to broaden public funders’ understanding and commitment to Avivo.
Benefits
- Medica health plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in home primary care visits
- Dental plan
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Long term disability
- Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
- 401(k) Plan
- 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO
- Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
- Clinical supervision towards licensure
- Competitive pay, based on education & experience
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
