Grant Writer

Latinas Welding Guild Inc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Nine paid holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Latinas Welding Guild Inc. is seeking a grant writer to own our grants from prospect research to final report, supporting the program team as they serve students.

In your first year you’ll submit about 30 proposals and letters of inquiry and help translate program outcomes into compelling applications. You’ll work with program staff, finance, and the ED on budgets, outcomes, and funder communications, build relationships with funders, and manage timelines across multiple grants in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of grant writing experience with funded proposals.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience building grant budgets.
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage several deadlines at once.
• Comfort with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and spreadsheets.
• Commitment to opening skilled-trade careers to women, Latinas, youth, and underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and submit proposals, letters of inquiry, and budgets to foundations, corporations, and government funders.
• Turn program data and student stories into clear, competitive applications.
• Build and run our grants calendar, pipeline tracker, and library of reusable content.
• Write interim and final reports for every active grant, on time.
• Work with program staff, our finance team, and the Executive Director on budgets, outcomes, and approvals.
• Build relationships with funders through updates, check-ins, and site visits.
• Prepare regular grants updates for leadership and the board.

Skills

Grant writing

Writing & editing

Budget experience

Organization

Office tools

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Job description

What you'll do

You'll own LWG's grants from prospect research to final report, so our program team can focus on students. In your first year, expect to submit about 30 proposals and letters of inquiry.

• Research, write, and submit proposals, letters of inquiry, and budgets to foundations, corporations, and government funders.
• Turn program data and student stories into clear, competitive applications.
• Build and run our grants calendar, pipeline tracker, and library of reusable content.
• Write interim and final reports for every active grant, on time.
• Work with program staff, our finance team, and the Executive Director on budgets, outcomes, and approvals.
• Build relationships with funders through updates, check-ins, and site visits.
• Prepare regular grants updates for leadership and the board.
  

What you'll bring

• 2+ years of grant writing experience with funded proposals (samples required)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience building grant budgets
• Excellent organization and the ability to manage several deadlines at once
• Comfort with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and spreadsheets
• Commitment to opening skilled-trade careers to women, Latinas, youth, and underrepresented communities

Nice to have: workforce development, youth, or skilled-trades experience; government grants; bilingual Spanish and English; knowledge of Indiana funders; experience with tools like Candid, Instrumentl, or Salesforce.

Pay, benefits, and schedule

• Salary: $52,000–$62,000 per year, depending on experience
• Benefits: flexible PTO, nine paid holidays, and professional development support. Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday. Your first 90 days are on-site so you can get to know our programs, staff, and students. After that, you'll work three days in the office and two remote focus days. Occasional evenings for events and funder visits.
• Workplace: mostly office and computer work, with time in an active welding shop (closed-toe shoes required; safety glasses in the shop)
  

Latinas Welding Guild is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.