Description:
The Grants Writer is supervised by the Associate Director of Pre-Award Management, and is responsible for assisting the Grants Department in: (1) all functions of grants-related fundraising. Specific Grants Writer duties include prospecting new funding sources, writing and editing, and ensuring timely and accurate development and submission of proposals.
Ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field; master’s level education preferred. Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills with ability to work professionally and efficiently in time-sensitive environment. Must be able to read and interpret complex guidelines, data, and legal documents.
Essential Duties
- Prospect new funding sources for Program Managers.
- Write and edit grant proposals for HHC, MCPHD, Eskenazi Health (including Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Eskenazi Health Center), and IEMS.
- Ensure accurate and timely development and submission of grant proposals.
- Serve on planning committees for all new and renewal grant proposals.
- Serve as a liaison between Grants Department and Funder for coordination and communication.
- Provide technical assistance to Program Managers.
- Assist department personnel with periodic reporting, newsletter development, and tracking.
- Maintain, monitor, and distribute grant-related information to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitate executive approval for all grant proposals and awards to HHC.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public health, journalism, business, or related field is required.
- An advance degree is preferred.
- Three or more year’s related experience and/or training in grant writing; or equivalent combination of education and experience is also required.
- Program development and project management experience preferred.
- Federal grants management experience preferred, including but not limited to, interpreting and applying provisions of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, 2 CFR Part 200 et.al.