Grant & Technical Writer, Agriculture Research

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 536,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture invites applications for a Technical/Grant Writer who will edit and craft grant proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role involves coordinating with faculty to identify funding opportunities and managing the end-to-end submission process.

Strong editing skills and experience communicating technical content to diverse audiences are essential. A collaborative, detail-oriented approach and the ability to translate science into fundable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication, journalism, English or closely related field; 3+ years grant writing experience.
• Experience editing scientific/technical content; provide writing samples.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide editing and scientific/technical writing services for grant proposals within the College of Agriculture.
• Build relationships with private and government funding agencies.
• Convene with faculty to identify grant opportunities for federal, foundational, and industry sponsors.
• Research faculty interests to align with funding opportunities.
• Manage grant applications through the university submission system.
• Prepare impact statements.

Skills

Editing/Writing

Grant writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in agricultural comm.

Master’s in related field

Job description

Tennessee State University’s College of Agriculture invites applications for a Technical/Grant Writer who will edit and craft grant proposals, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role involves coordinating with faculty to identify funding opportunities and managing the end-to-end submission process.

Strong editing skills and experience communicating technical content to diverse audiences are essential. A collaborative, detail-oriented approach and the ability to translate science into fundable