Grant Writer

Utah Community Action•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a persuasive storyteller who can turn a great mission into a winning proposal? Join us as a Grant Writer and help connect meaningful community work with the funding that makes it possible. Reporting to the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer, you'll uncover new opportunities, strengthen relationships with funders, and collaborate with our Development Team to bring high-impact programs and events to life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Public Administration, or a similar field
Basic accounting knowledge for preparing grant budgets
Confident command of different writing styles

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience as a Grant Writer or in a similar role

Responsibilities

Research local, state, and federal grants, business partnerships, philanthropic relationships, and other public and private funding opportunities.
Match promising funding opportunities to specific community needs.
Craft, build, and submit compelling grant applications in a variety of writing styles.
Submit grant reports and keep the development calendar organized and on track.
Use post-award grant management practices to strengthen future grant design and development.
Build and sustain strong, ethical relationships with funders.
Support organizational development related to grant seeking.
Use data, initiative, practical thinking, and persistence to move ideas forward.
Bring programs and community impact to life through evocative storytelling.
Attend community meetings and trainings.
Partner with the Development Team on volunteer and special events, including sponsorship and donation requests.
Represent the organization professionally and respond thoughtfully to families from varied economic and ethnic backgrounds.
Stay highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and accountable.
Show up consistently, maintain good attendance, and meet timelines and deadlines.
Communicate and conduct yourself professionally, take direction, and communicate in English.
Collaborate, cooperate, and participate as part of a team while owning your work with accountability and responsibility.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Stay flexible as demands and expectations change, and contribute to the team's success.
Pass a background check, drug/alcohol screening, sex offender registry check, child abuse/neglect check, and meet all Head Start Health requirements.
Follow Utah Community Action personnel policies outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
Take on other duties as assigned.
Maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment in this position.
Be prepared to use your personal vehicle for agency-related transportation when needed.