Grants Specialist / Grant Writer

Kim Joyce & Associates LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•$50,000 - $63,500•Remote

About The Position

Kim Joyce & Associates is hiring a full-time Grants Specialist to write and submit grant applications and support an assigned portfolio of clients in a team-based environment. The role includes project management, basic prospect research, proposal development, facilitating client calls, and conducting quality assurance as assigned, following the company’s internal process. The position works with Senior Grants Specialists and serves clients including nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, school districts, charter schools, hospital systems, local governments, tribes, and public agencies. The role is remote and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the employee’s home time zone. KJA employs only individuals in the United States and does not employ people residing in California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, North Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands. The position reports to the Team Coordinator. Compensation is $50,000–$63,500, depending on experience, paid semi-monthly on the 7th and 22nd.

Requirements

Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Strong knowledge of online grant application portals for foundation, corporate, and government grants.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, both verbally and in writing.
Critical thinking, a strong work ethic, and organizational skills.
Ability to become proficient in Asana or other project management software and grant database management programs.
Experience with technology and software platforms, including Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint), virtual meeting platforms (Teams and Zoom), Dropbox, and Google Docs.
Minimum 2–4 years of grant writing experience; the posting states there are no exceptions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with Senior Grants Specialists.
Complete assigned corporate, foundation, and local government grant applications.
Research grant funder opportunities.
Become proficient in the technology used by the company to report and track client information, manage projects and workflow, and communicate.
Meet standards for excellence, accuracy, and timeliness in all work produced.
Organize work to ensure all required deadlines are met.
Perform project management, basic prospect research, proposal development, client call facilitation, and quality assurance as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

At least 40 hours of Paid Sick Time, based on state of residency, frontloaded annually; prorated for employees starting during the year.
Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off per calendar year for full-time employees, accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period.
80 hours of paid vacation after one year of continuous employment for full-time employees, frontloaded on the work anniversary.
120 hours of paid vacation after five years of continuous employment for full-time employees, frontloaded on the work anniversary.
Nine paid holidays each calendar year.
401(k) plan with matching up to 4%, with immediate vesting; eligible after one year and 1,000 hours.
$50,000 in employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid virtual on-demand counseling, urgent care, and prescription benefit through Recuro Health.
Group health insurance with multiple options; the employer pays a portion of the premium. Available to W-2 employees working 30 or more hours per week, with an HSA option for compatible plans.
Voluntary group dental and vision plans.
Voluntary supplemental plans, including term and whole life insurance, accident insurance, cancer insurance, critical illness insurance, short- and long-term disability, gap insurance, hospital confinement insurance, and a health and wellness discount plan.
Professional development opportunities.
Company-paid certifications and other continuing education.