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Codman Academy Charter Public School · 1 month ago

School-Based Grant Writer (PT, potentially FT)

positionBoston, MA
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$30K/yr - $40K/yr
date3+ years exp

Codman Academy Charter Public School is a mission-driven institution located in Dorchester, MA, committed to educating the whole student. They are seeking a School-Based Grant Writer to identify, secure, and manage external funding opportunities that support academic innovation and community partnerships.

Charter SchoolsEducationNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary EducationTraining

Responsibilities

Research and identify grant opportunities from federal, state, and local agencies, private foundations, and corporate donors that align with school priorities
Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
Collaborate with leadership to prioritize funding needs and develop a multi-year grant strategy aligned with Codman’s mission and goals
Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and applications
Work closely with school and program leaders to gather data, budgets, narratives, and supporting materials
Develop compelling narratives that articulate Codman’s impact, innovation, and community engagement
Ensure proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time
Monitor progress of funded projects to ensure compliance with grant terms and deliverables
Collaborate with the finance team to track budgets, expenditures, and reporting requirements
Prepare interim and final reports for funders, demonstrating outcomes and impact
Maintain organized documentation and records for all grant-related activities
Cultivate relationships with funders, foundation officers, and community partners
Represent Codman Academy in meetings and communications with grant agencies as needed
Collaborate with the communications team to share success stories and outcomes funded by grants
Provide guidance to staff on proposal writing, budgeting, and compliance
Develop internal tools, templates, and training materials to strengthen grant-readiness across departments
Support strategic initiatives that expand Codman’s community partnerships and external funding base

Qualification

Grant writingProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsK–12 education experienceDESEGrant databases

Required

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of grant writing experience, preferably in education, nonprofit, or public sector settings
Proven success in securing funding from foundations, corporations, or government sources
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with educators, administrators, and partners

Preferred

Experience with K–12 education or charter school environments
Knowledge of DESE, federal, or state education grant processes
Familiarity with databases such as Foundation Directory Online, Instrumentl, or Grants.gov

Company

Codman Academy Charter Public School

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Our mission is to provide an outstanding, transformative education to prepare students for success in college, further education and beyond.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.codmanacademy.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.34M
Key Investors
Building Hope
2023-05-05Grant· $0.01M
2022-01-26Grant· $0.33M

Leadership Team

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Meg Campbell
Founder
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