Grant Writer

Utah Community Action; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match

Paid holidays

Winter break

PTO hours

Self-Care Hour

Job summary

Utah Community Action in Salt Lake City is seeking a dedicated Grant Writer to turn mission into funding through compelling proposals. This on-site, part-time role reports to the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer and collaborates with the Development Team to uncover opportunities and manage reporting.

You will research grants, tailor applications, build relationships with funders, and help plan events. A bachelor's in English or Public Administration and at least two years’ grant-writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Public Administration, or a similar field is required or preferred.
• Experience in grant writing and ability to prepare budgets is a plus.
• Ability to craft proposals in multiple writing styles and tailor to funders.
• Two or more years of experience as a Grant Writer or in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research local, state, and federal grants and funding opportunities.
• Match opportunities to community needs and prepare grant applications.
• Submit grant reports and manage the development calendar.
• Build and sustain relationships with funders and partners.
• Support grant-seeking activities and events with the Development Team.
• Represent the organization professionally to diverse communities.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Strong English writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Degree in a similar field

Job description

We're Hiring: Grant Writer | $34.20/hr. + Amazing Benefits!

Location: 1307 S. 900 W. SLC | Schedule: Monday - Friday (on-site) | Type: Part-Time | FLSA: Non-Exempt

Are you a persuasive storyteller who can turn a great mission into a winning proposal? Join us as a Grant Writer and help connect meaningful community work with the funding that makes it possible. Reporting to the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer, you'll uncover new opportunities, strengthen relationships with funders, and collaborate with our Development Team to bring high-impact programs and events to life.

What You'll Do

• Research local, state, and federal grants, business partnerships, philanthropic relationships, and other public and private funding opportunities.
• Match promising funding opportunities to specific community needs.
• Craft, build, and submit compelling grant applications in a variety of writing styles.
• Submit grant reports and keep the development calendar organized and on track.
• Use post-award grant management practices to strengthen future grant design and development.
• Build and sustain strong, ethical relationships with funders.
• Support organizational development related to grant seeking.
• Use data, initiative, practical thinking, and persistence to move ideas forward.
• Bring programs and community impact to life through evocative storytelling.
• Attend community meetings and trainings.
• Partner with the Development Team on volunteer and special events, including sponsorship and donation requests.
• Represent the organization professionally and respond thoughtfully to families from varied economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Stay highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and accountable.

How You'll Thrive

• Show up consistently, maintain good attendance, and meet timelines and deadlines.
• Communicate and conduct yourself professionally, take direction, and communicate in English.
• Collaborate, cooperate, and participate as part of a team while owning your work with accountability and responsibility.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Stay flexible as demands and expectations change, and contribute to the team's success.
• Pass a background check, drug/alcohol screening, sex offender registry check, child abuse/neglect check, and meet all Head Start Health requirements.
• Follow Utah Community Action personnel policies outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Ready to Get Moving?

• Maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment in this position
• Be prepared to use your personal vehicle for agency-related transportation when needed

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in English, Public Administration, or a similar field
• Basic accounting knowledge for preparing grant budgets
• Confident command of different writing styles

Bonus Points

• Two or more years of experience as a Grant Writer or in a similar role

Pay & Perks

• 401(k) with 5% company match
• 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break (Christmas-New Year's)
• 192 PTO hours annually + Weekly Paid Self-Care Hour

Why Utah Community Action?

At Utah Community Action, your work directly impacts lives. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, professionalism, and community connection-while offering opportunities to grow and make a real difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Utah Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency prohibits discrimination and harassment because of a person's protected status such as race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran, military service, gender, sex (including conditions of pregnancy), marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected- group status.