Grant Writer

White Logo Color Background • Grand Junction, CO

17h • $29 - $30

About The Position

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun. Who We Are: At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture. The Part You’ll Play: Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…This position is responsible for assisting the Grant Manager in developing, writing, organizing, editing and completing grant proposals; preparing and submitting grant reports. This position researches and recommends funding opportunities and collaborates with internal and external parties to ensure grant requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with diverse program staff.
• Write, edit and develop highly effective and complete grant proposals.
• Coordinate all aspects of the grant process, including supporting documents, budgets, reports, and evaluations.
• Monitor the financial management of grants in coordination with Finance. This includes budget preparation, budget modifications and expenditure tracking.
• Actively research and identify new grant opportunities based on program need.
• Collaborate with finance and other departments to gather information necessary to report to corporate/foundation/funders on current grant programs.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $29.00 to $30.45 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here: https://hilltoppers.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/107/2025/07/Copy-of-Benefit-Guide-FINAL-DRAFT-Updated_7.8.25-Compressed.pdf
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• The schedule for this specific position is full-time schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level