Temporary Grant Writer

International Institute of New England; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Boston is seeking a highly skilled Grant Writer to secure funding from public and private sources. The successful candidate will research, develop, and submit grant proposals that support programs focused on resettlement, education, workforce development, and legal services. Ideal applicants have a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of grant writing experience, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. This role is critical for sustaining the organization's mission to empower refugees and immigrants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; prefer communications or related fields.
• 3-5 years of professional grant writing experience required.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from government agencies.
• Coordinate with programs and finance to develop budgets.
• Copyedit and proofread grant narratives for submission.

Skills

Salesforce data

Project management software

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism or similar field

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The International Institute of New England (IINE) seeks a highly skilled, detail-oriented Grant Writer who is motivated by mission and impact, and who brings a strong record of securing funding from diverse public and private sources. The ideal candidate is a strategic and persuasive writer who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is energized by translating complex programs into compelling, funder-aligned narratives that advance opportunity for refugees and immigrants. The Grant Writer plays a critical role in sustaining and growing IINE’s life-changing work. This position is responsible for researching, developing, and submitting grant proposals that support core programs and emerging initiatives across resettlement, education, workforce development, and immigration legal services. Key responsibilities include grant prospecting, cross-departmental coordination, proposal development, and timely submission under tight funder deadlines, as well as contributing to reports and funder communications that demonstrate impact and accountability. Reporting to the Grants Manager, the Grant Writer works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer & Senior Vice President, Director of Program Design and Evaluation, Chief Program Officer, Managing Directors, and Program and Contract Managers. The Grant Writer serves as a trusted partner across the organization, helping to strengthen relationships with public agencies and philanthropic funders while ensuring that IINE’s mission, values, and outcomes are communicated with clarity, credibility, and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Research, build and manage public and private grant work plans, including: researching and identifying grant opportunities from government agencies and foundations, working with CAO to determine proposal strategy, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, obtaining approvals, assembling all grant attachments.
• Coordinate the development of budgets with programs and finance.
• Copyedit and proofread drafts and final narratives.
• Package materials for submission; submit grants online, via mail, or in person (depending on submission instructions).
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data, success stories, and project details for proposals.
• Track public and private grant activities including all new and existing public grant funding and refunding deadlines in Salesforce.
• Coordinate internal and external communication and planning during proposal development.
• Maintain a shared calendar to ensure timely submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.
• Attend bidders’ conferences.
• Participate in weekly grants meeting to provide updates on submission, award, and prospecting statuses.
• Conduct prospect research and support private grant writing and submission.
• Write internal policy papers on new initiatives.
• Complete routine administrative responsibilities as needed, such as filing, photocopying, routine donor correspondence, and database management.
• Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Skills in Salesforce data and customer relationship management software strongly preferred.
• Skills in Asana or other project management software preferred.
• Excellent project coordination and research skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects independently and thoroughly under tight deadlines.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills: experience collaborating effectively with staff across departments and in culturally diverse settings.
• Strong interest in refugees and immigrants.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work under tight deadlines.
• High level of personal and professional accountability.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite desktop publishing tools preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism or similar field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional grant writing experience with a strong success rate.

Work Environment Conditions

• This position may require occasional overtime hours.
• Frequent interruptions from employees.
• Required office work including exposure to bright, office lighting.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require lifting materials (boxes, equipment) of 15 pounds or more.
• Requires sitting (or standing) at a desk for long periods of time.
• Requires driving/traveling to and from IINE offices as needed.
• Walking up and down stairs.
• Alternate sitting or standing.
• Typing.
• Occasionally bending.
• Occasionally pushing or pulling.
• Occasionally reaching overhead.
• Occasionally reaching at or below shoulder level.