Job Title: Grant Writer
Location: New York, NY Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 annual salary Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (On-Site) Purpose: America Works of New York, Inc., a socially conscious company, is seeking an experienced and creative grant writer to join its Development Team in researching, writing and preparing grant proposals for workforce development programs across the country helping low-income and underserved job seekers achieve employment and self-sufficiency. The ideal candidate is creative and flexible, has exceptional writing and research skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a team, and familiarity with workforce development and/or social service programs. Women, minorities, and bilingual or multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Duties and Responsibilities - Review and understand government Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for workforce development programs including but not limited to: WIOA, TANF, and One-Stop Operators
- Work collaboratively with a team of fellow Grant Writers to write and edit full proposals based on RFP requirements
- Communicate with existing program staff to continually improve and update the information contained in proposals
- Conduct research on best practices, workforce development trends, and local demographics and community needs
- Research new grant opportunities from government and non-government sources
- Ensures quality accuracy, and completeness of all submitted grant proposals
- Design and create graphics as needed for proposals and social media
- Report to the Development Director
Desired Qualifications - Minimum of 4-year degree, relevant studies preferred
- Graphic design and marketing skills strongly preferred
- Experience with Canva or Photoshop preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Ability to work highly collaboratively with a team of grant writers
- Ability to work creatively and adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred
- Understanding of workforce development, employment services, and adult education a definite plus
- Passion for working with special and at-risk populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with mental and/or physical disabilities, military veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness
Benefits - Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Package
- 401K with Employer Matching After 1 Year
- Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency
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