Technical/Grant Writer, WV Grant Resource Centers

Full-time

Remote - Huntington, WV

Educational Services

About the position

This is a full-time remote position. The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers (WV Grant Centers) assist local government and other eligible applicants with grant identification, writing, and submission - to develop a stronger grant capacity ecosystem. The focus is on the pre-award process to help communities, not-for-profit organizations, and other eligible applicants identify funding opportunities, put together competitive proposals, and submit complete application packages. The WV Grant Centers are looking for a Technical/Grant Writer with proven ability to work on several projects at once on tight deadlines; facilitate meetings; understand technical writing, deadlines, and grant funding criteria; use creative problem-solving; and design and develop projects. Strong written and oral communication and research skills and a professional, team-oriented mentality are a must. Some travel is required. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities

• Provide grant-writing technical assistance to eligible applicants, such as outlining funding opportunities as overviews or checklists, drafting project narratives, and developing budgets
• Identify and interpret relevant funding opportunities for client projects
• Develop materials to aid in the proposal development process, including templates for project narratives and letters of support/commitment; summaries of notices of funding opportunities/broad agency announcements/request for proposals/funding opportunity announcements; letters of intent; and other written correspondence
• Support clients with project development by developing the scope of work and project goals, objectives, and outcomes while ensuring the project aligns with the funding opportunity
• Manage the preparation of grant proposal packages and support eligible entities through the proposal submission process
• Facilitate meetings, seminars, and workshops on the grant writing process regularly and liaise with federal agencies and private foundations
• Guide and assist eligible applicants in filling grant application forms for funding by federal agencies and foundations and uploading documents into submission sites (e.g., grants.gov)
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation needed for project management and reporting
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or PI.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Two years grant writing experience is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree in communications, English, Journalism or similar field is preferred.
• Previous grant writing, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal expression.
• Experience with the grant process, proposal development and submission, and project management.
• Experience with private, state and/or federal funders.
• Candidates with a connection to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia are preferred.