Grant Writer (Remote)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’ s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• Five years of grant writing or professional writing experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
• Experience working as a grant writer in an institution of higher education a plus
• Creative individual with the skills necessary to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive grant narratives aligned with RFP/RFQ requirements 

• Exceptional writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to study and understand programs in higher education as well as their funding requirements
• Familiarity with key financial concepts and how to read financial documents/statements
• Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects with high attention to detail and meet critical deadlines
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience
• Proficiency working with a variety of grant management systems
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)