(Part-Time) Grant Coordinator

Huron-Clinton Metroparks•Brighton Charter Township, MI

7d•$26 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a year-round, part-time position responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations. The role involves assembling and submitting grant requests, building relationships with foundation contacts, conducting prospect research, managing a calendar of submissions and deadlines, and providing administrative follow-up for grants received. The position reports to the Chief of Planning & Development and requires independent work with some judgment and discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, English, writing or similar field. Applicants with 8 or more years of related service will be given credit toward meeting the minimum educational requirements.
Demonstrated successful grant writing experience.
Excellent writing and computer skills (MS Office Suite).
Database management skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the CEO, staff officers, employees, foundations and outside agencies.
Ability to perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
Assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers.
Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts.
Monitoring grant funds and preparing reports.
Maintaining a calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
Conducting prospect research.
Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.
Perform other duties as assigned.