Senior Grants Associate

Environmental Protection Network•Washington, DC

7d•$76,341•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Development, Kathy Pope, the Senior Grants Associate will play a critical role in supporting EPN’s fundraising efforts by managing, writing, and coordinating grant and contract proposals and reports. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented writer who can manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The Senior Grants Associate will also work closely with the Executive Director, other senior staff, and the Board of Directors to support EPN’s institutional fundraising strategy, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and advance special development projects as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated success writing grant proposals and reports for foundations and/or government funders
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with keen attention to detail
Experience coordinating multiple deadlines and managing grant calendars
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and project management skills
Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting concepts and grant compliance requirements
Experience developing, reviewing, and managing grant budgets in collaboration with finance and program staff
Interest in environmental justice, public health, climate policy, or related fields
Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Canva, and virtual collaboration tools

Responsibilities

Research, review, and write compelling grant and contract proposals, letters of inquiry, and renewal applications aligned with EPN’s mission and priorities
Collaborate with national policy, technical assistance, civil service resilience, and public affairs staff to gather information and develop strong narratives
Work with the fractional CFO, Operations, and the Executive Director to develop detailed budgets, and budget justifications, aligned with funder guidelines
Track grant opportunities and deadlines
Collaborate with partners such as Lawyers for Good Government and the DOE Alumni Association on regrants and joint applications
Create and/or edit slides for funder briefings
Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support EPN’s development goals.
Prepare interim and final grant reports and contract invoices in compliance with funder requirements
Prepare outlines and briefing documents and schedule prep time for verbal reports
Monitor grant deliverables, timelines, and reporting obligations to ensure compliance
Maintain organized records of submissions, awards, and reporting schedules
Support special projects, including funder research, proposal strategy, and internal process improvements
Assist with strengthening internal grant systems, templates, and documentation as needed

Benefits

Employees are encouraged to balance a 40-hour work week with a flexible work schedule and core hours of 11 AM-4 PM ET.
11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid days when the office is closed, including:
The work day before or after July 4.
The day before and after Thanksgiving.
The week of December 25th and the week of Jan 1st (FY26-Dec 21st-Jan 1st, FY27-Dec 20th-Dec 31st).
Organization-wide non-meeting days on all major holidays that fall outside of the federal calendar (our staff can submit these to our calendar based on religious or cultural holidays).
3 weeks (120 hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation).
5 days of annual disaster relief time off in the event of a natural disaster impacting you or your family (does not carry over or pay out upon exit).
5 days of annual bereavement (does not carry over or pay out upon exit)
3 annual “EPN” days to be used for any purpose across the year (does not carry over or pay out upon exit).
Competitive market-based salary.
Annual tenure bonus (determined annually, where funds are available)
Performance-based bonuses where applicable.
401K Retirement Plan, 4% company match.
90% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 50% employer-paid family.
100% employer-paid life (50K), opportunity to purchase additional life coverage is available for employee and spouse.
100% employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
Access to employee-paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.
Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Up to $500/year for professional development-related expenses.
Ongoing access to internal professional development training.
$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement.
Up to $2,000/year for the purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment used consistently to carry out staff responsibilities.
Applicable travel expenses will be reimbursed, including travel time outside of your local area.