Grant and Policy Writer (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

Baltimore City•Bayonne, NJ

5d•$76,299 - $122,078•Onsite

About The Position

The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) coordinates and directs workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employees and job seekers in order to enhance and promote the local economy. MOED's mission is to deliver economic justice by creating an equitable workforce system for all residents, especially those who have been generationally and systemically disadvantaged, ensuring viable economic opportunities. The vision is for all City residents to maximize their career potential and for all employers to have the human resources to grow and prosper. The Grant/Policy Writer will be responsible for proposal development and report writing to generate funding for MOED's strategic priorities and workforce programs. These programs include services for dislocated workers, youth summer employment, opportunities for disconnected youth, recovery-friendly programs, services for returning citizens, and financial empowerment counseling. Key program priorities include workforce system coordination, occupational training, job placement, career navigation, industry partnerships, and apprenticeships. Potential funding sources include local and national foundations, as well as local, state, and national government entities. The role may also involve developing content for agency reports, administrative briefs, presentations, and other written products. The Grant/Policy Writer will be a key member of the agency’s Grants Management Committee. This role requires careful attention to detail and advanced communication and grant writing skills, with assignments carried out in accordance with objectives established by MOED’s agency leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two (2) years of experience in a role in which writing was central (e.g., grant writing, communications, or research) in a nonprofit, private sector, or government setting.
Advanced writing ability: ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of fundraising information sources and fundraising strategies.
Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong interest in and understanding of workforce development programs and practices and/or related social policy areas.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Understanding of and ability to apply a race equity and inclusion lens to work.
Empathy and commitment to economic and social equity for all Baltimore residents.
Knowledge about geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic inequities in Baltimore.

Nice To Haves

Existing positive relationship with local and/or national philanthropic organizations.

Responsibilities

Research, track, and evaluate potential grant opportunities.
Develop grant opportunity summaries for review by agency leadership and program teams.
Prepare proposals by determining concepts in consultation with agency leadership and program teams.
Develop proposals by assembling program, budget, and evaluation details, including project nature, objectives, outcomes, deliverables, implementation timetable, staffing, budget, and performance metrics.
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for gathering information and for proposal writing, review, approval, and submission.
Research and identify funding opportunities to support essential and innovative projects aligning with MOED’s mission.
Gather information necessary to meet all reporting requirements for grants in a complete and timely manner.
Prepare grant reports and work in concert with MOED’s program teams, fiscal team, and Performance and Planning Division to summarize significant findings.
Maintain current and complete records in electronic file library.
Prepare written content for agency reports, agency presentations, program materials, and other written products as needed, such as program presentations to funders, city leaders, or national organizations; program summaries; and/or policy briefs.