Grant Writer

Who's On the Move; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown is seeking a full-time grant writer to research, prepare, and submit grant proposals to federal, state, local, and private foundation sources. The role works closely with department heads and City leadership to align funding strategies with strategic goals and capital improvement priorities.

Key responsibilities include drafting and managing proposals, monitoring funding opportunities, ensuring compliance and budgeting, and building relationships with funding agencies to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed in the qualifications.
• 3 years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, fundraising, or public administration.
• Proficiency in professional/technical writing and familiarity with online grant portals and MS Office; strong project management and knowledge of federal/state funding programs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals, applications, letters of inquiry, progress reports, and closeout documentation.
• Monitor grant announcements and legislative funding initiatives; maintain an organizational grants calendar.
• Ensure compliance with grant regulations and deadlines; assist with budgeting, reimbursement requests, and reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Professional writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management

Federal/state funding programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Finance, Political Science, or related field

Job description

The City of Georgetown is seeking a full-time grant writer. Under general supervision, the Grant Writer researches, prepares, and submits grant proposals to federal, state, local, and private foundation sources. The role works closely with department heads and City leadership to align funding strategies with strategic goals and capital improvement priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposal & Application Management: Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals, applications, letters of inquiry, progress reports, and closeout documentation.
• Opportunity Tracking: Monitor grant announcements, legislative funding initiatives, and maintain an organizational grants calendar.
• Compliance & Budgeting: Ensure compliance with grant regulations and deadlines; assist finance staff with budget development, reimbursement requests, and reporting.
• Relationship & Community Engagement: Build relationships with funding agencies and educate the public on City-funded initiatives.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year (Paid Bi-Weekly)

Benefits Package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (administered through PEBA)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• Accrued vacation time
• Wellness program & Wellness Center visits for employees and dependents

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Finance, Political Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, fundraising, or public administration. (Experience preparing successful grant applications is preferred.)
• Key Skills: Professional/technical writing, familiarity with online grant portals and Microsoft Office Suite, project management, and knowledge of federal/state funding programs.