Technical/Grant Writer - WV Grant Resource Centers

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

7d • Remote

About The Position

The WV Grant Resources Center at West Virginia University is seeking a Technical/Grant Writer for a full-time remote position. This role involves assisting local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible applicants with grant identification, writing, and submission, as well as project development and pitch decks to foster economic development and build community capacity in West Virginia. The primary focus is on the pre-award process, creating competitive proposals and supporting the submission of complete application packages for economic and community development projects. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, facilitating meetings, understanding technical writing, grant funding criteria, and utilizing creative problem-solving skills for project design and development. Strong written and oral communication, research skills, and a professional, team-oriented attitude are essential. Some travel is required. This is a grant-funded position. A passion for West Virginia and the WVU mission is highly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following: Strong written and oral communications and research skills.
• Experience with the grant process, proposal development and submission, and project management.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• Must be a highly motivated, energetic individual equally capable of working independently or in a team setting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and oral communication and research skills
• Ability to work with diverse groups and facilitate meetings
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of policies and procedures and applicable regulations mandated by different grantmakers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Experience with grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov)
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize a variety of tasks and complete them in a timely manner
• Database management skills
• Knowledge of current community and economic development trends
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and support with the identification of funding opportunities
• Develop materials to aid in the proposal development process, including templates for project narratives and letters of support/commitment; summaries of grant guidelines (e.g., notices of funding opportunities, requests for proposals, funding opportunity announcements); letters of intent; and other application materials
• Facilitate meetings, training, and workshops on the grant writing process regularly
• Manage the preparation of grant proposal packages and support eligible entities throughout the proposal submission process
• Liaise and interact with foundations, government agencies, and other grantmakers
• Interpret funding opportunities, write project narratives, and develop budgets
• Guide and assist eligible applicants in filling out grant application forms for funding by public and private funders, and uploading documents into submission portals
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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