Climate Finance Solutions · 1 day ago

Grant Writer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$70/hr - $100/hr

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission.

Support multiple projects simultaneously.

Synthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements.

Carry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skillset.

Advise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities.

Liaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships.

Create and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization.

Qualification

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Grant writingFederal funding agencies knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceTechnical writingProject managementCertifications in research administrationScientific knowledge

Required

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required; BA or BS in scientific/technical field or English/writing preferred.

Fluency in English required.

Must have a minimum of four years of experience in grant writing.

Documented history of at least three years of funded grant awards for which candidate was primary writer.

Deep understanding of federal agencies including but not limited to the Department of Energy, United States Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protective Agency, and National Science Foundation.

Scientific and/or technical knowledge will be necessary to adequately engage the climate and technical subject areas.

Good oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and have the ability to understand and utilize spreadsheet equations.

Ability to maintain project schedules and deadlines.

Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated, while thriving in a startup company culture and fast-paced work environment.

Cogent, compelling, and organized writing style, as well as outstanding grammar and research skills.

Must have the equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications.

Must be mission-driven and have a clear understanding of the importance of quickly and effectively addressing the climate crisis.