Planner​/Grant Writer

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Planner/Grant Writer

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in your community?

At Community Action Lehigh Valley, we’re looking for a strategic thinker and strong writer to join our team as a Planner/Grant Writer. This role is ideal for experienced nonprofit professionals who are eager to advance social change through planning, advocacy, and resource development. You’ll play a key role in shaping innovative programs and securing critical funding that directly impacts individuals and families across the Lehigh Valley.

As our Planner/Grant Writer, you’ll work alongside agency leadership and program directors to support the development, funding, and evaluation of life‑changing programs. From writing grants that fuel our work, to building partnerships that strengthen our impact, your contributions will support our mission to empower low‑income communities and advocate for equitable policies.

You’ll also take the lead in researching community needs, crafting strategic plans, and engaging with coalitions driving long‑term change. Your problem‑solving skills and commitment to equity will help turn ideas into actionable, sustainable solutions.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a mix of creativity, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to community‑driven change. We’re looking for someone who loves writing, excels at problem‑solving, and knows how to turn big ideas into actionable plans. A bachelor’s degree in a writing‑intensive or social sciences program is required, and while a master’s degree in public policy, social work, housing or food policy is preferred, we also welcome candidates with equivalent experience and a strong track record in the nonprofit space.

Ideally, you’ll have 2‑3 years of experience in program development and fund development—especially grant writing. If you enjoy working with data, building community coalitions, and advocating for social change, you’ll fit right in. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively will set you up for success in this meaningful role.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and have the fundraising skills and experience to drive impactful change, we encourage you to apply.

Enter your cover letter as a formal correspondence that includes a salutation and signature. The most successful applications address one specific position: (a) be position‑centric in describing how you meet the job description, (b) provide a motivational statement to show why you find the position compelling, (c) note whether you also have desired qualifications, (d) limit comments about experience, knowledge and skills that are extraneous to the position to one or two sentences at the end (maximum 4000 characters, including spaces and punctuation).

We look forward to your submissions!

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Free Telemedicine Access to Board‑Certified Doctors, Mental Health Professionals and more
• No‑cost concierge services to support you in navigating the healthcare system
• Agency‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance and short‑term disability insurance options
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching annual agency contribution of up to 7%

• Vacation – 15 days (earn more time after 2‑ and 5‑year anniversaries)
• 2 personal days annually
• 9 sick days annually
• 10 observed holidays, including a floating cultural holiday of your choice

See below for the full job description. If you are excited about using your skills to make a positive impact on our community, we look forward to meeting you!

Completion of a background investigation, including PA State Police criminal record check, child abuse history clearance, and FBI criminal history background check, will be required for this position. The information we collect helps Community Action Lehigh Valley promote a safe and secure environment for our employees, clients, and communities. Background information will only be used as part of the employment process and is kept strictly confidential.