Grants Specialist

Position Summary Under the supervision of the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the Grants Specialist is a critical part of our Community Impact Team in enhancing our resource development efforts. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in grant & narrative writing, project management, project budgeting, and research skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, as is a strong background in grant/technical writing, logic models, and budgets.

* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.*

• Conduct grant searches for funding opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective funding opportunities for alignment with CASFB goals and needs.

• Collaborate with team members to gather needed data/stories and set project goals and budgets.
• Participate in funding-opportunity webinars as offered by funders.
• Write compelling grant applications/proposals that meet funder formatting and rubric scoring guidelines.
• Compile application attachments as requested by funders.
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy and consistency.
• Availability to meet tight grant deadlines, as needed and as appropriate.

• Track multiple application due dates, application status, and award acknowledgment.
• Notify the Finance Department and other relevant departments within CASFB of grant awards and funder reporting requirements.

• Work experience/coursework in grant writing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience developing and writing grant proposals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong ability to craft engaging and informative narratives.
• Strong ability to build project budgets that align with funding parameters and project needs.
• Strong ability to manage task lists and responsibilities.
• Must submit writing samples as part of the selection process.

Community Action Services and Food Bank is dedicated to fostering self-reliance in individuals, families, and the community.

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