Community Grants Proposal Assistant

Avedis Foundation; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avedis Foundation is seeking a Grant Assistant to join the Community Grant Writer program in Shawnee, OK. The role supports nonprofit, municipal, and school partners to identify opportunities, draft proposals, and manage budgets throughout the grant cycle.

The position involves collaboration with the Grant Writer, ensuring timely submissions, compliance, and effective reporting to sustain community-funded projects and improve health and quality of life in Pottawatomie County and surrounding

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with grant reporting, compliance, and post-award processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess funding opportunities and alignment with the Foundation's mission.
• Develop competitive proposals and budgets for grant applications.
• Coordinate requirements and submissions with partners and stakeholders.
• Assist with post-award reporting, monitoring, and compliance tasks.
• Maintain grant trackers, reports, and documentation of decisions.
• Support program design discussions and sustainability planning.
• Contribute to policy and template improvements for the grant program.

Skills

Grant writing

Budgets

Communication

Research

Data analysis

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Avedis Foundation is seeking a Grant Assistant to join the Community Grant Writer program in Shawnee, OK. The role supports nonprofit, municipal, and school partners to identify opportunities, draft proposals, and manage budgets throughout the grant cycle.

The position involves collaboration with the Grant Writer, ensuring timely submissions, compliance, and effective reporting to sustain community-funded projects and improve health and quality of life in Pottawatomie County and surrounding