Grants Specialist / Grant Writer

Kim Joyce & Associates•Scottsdale, AZ

8d•Remote

About The Position

Kim Joyce & Associates is seeking a 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 quality assurance, following the company’s internal process. The position is remote and is open only to individuals residing in the United States, excluding California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, North Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the employee’s home time zone. The position reports to a Team Coordinator. Compensation is listed as $50,000–$63,500 DOE in the position details and $50,000–$67,000 DOE in the salary description.

Requirements

Minimum 2–4 years of grant writing experience; the posting states there are no exceptions.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Strong knowledge of online grant application portals for foundations, corporations, and government.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.

Responsibilities

Work with Senior Grants Specialists.
Complete assigned corporate, foundation, and local government grant applications.
Research grant funder opportunities.
Become proficient in company technology used 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 other duties as assigned.

Benefits

At least 40 hours of paid sick time, based on state of residency.
Up to 80 hours of paid time off per calendar year for full-time employees.
80 hours of paid vacation after one year of continuous employment for full-time employees, increasing to 120 hours after five years.
Nine paid holidays each calendar year.
401(k) plan with matching up to 4% and immediate vesting; eligible after one year and 1,000 hours.
$50,000 in employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid on-demand counseling, urgent care, and prescription benefits through Recuro Health.
Group health insurance options, with the employer paying a portion of the premium, for W-2 employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Option to open an HSA when enrolled in a compatible health plan.
Voluntary group dental and vision plans.
Voluntary supplemental insurance plans, including life, accident, cancer, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, gap, and hospital confinement insurance.
Beyond Med health and wellness discount plan.
Professional development opportunities.
Company-paid certifications and continuing education.