Grant Writer Associate

DickersonBakker; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Associates is seeking a Grant Writer Associate in New Jersey to develop and submit competitive proposals for government agencies, foundations, and other funders. You will manage the full lifecycle of grants, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliance with program guidelines while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes storytelling, meticulous project management, and timely reporting to secure funding and drive community-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of grant writing experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills are essential.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing, writing, editing, and submitting competitive grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations.
• Managing the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, budget coordination, application submission, compliance tracking, and post-award reporting.
• Coordinating with internal staff, clients, and project partners to gather information and develop compelling, funder-aligned grant applications.
• Ensuring all grant applications and awarded projects comply with applicable regulations, program guidelines, and funder requirements.
• Monitoring grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Maintaining organized grant records, application materials, and supporting documentation throughout the grant process.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Research

Proposal development

Budget coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Grant databases

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

For more than four decades, Triad Associates has been helping communities grow, thrive, and transform. As a full-service housing, community, and economic development consulting firm, Triad has secured more than $1.7 billion in grants and financing for public, private, authority, and nonprofit clients throughout New Jersey and beyond. Our success is built on innovation, attention to detail, and a commitment to going above and beyond for the communities we serve.

About the Role

As a Grant Writer Associate, you will play a vital role in helping organizations secure the resources needed to advance meaningful programs and community-focused initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to combine strategic thinking, research, and exceptional writing skills to develop compelling grant proposals that translate community needs, program goals, and measurable outcomes into successful funding opportunities. Working alongside clients and project teams, you will help guide projects from concept development through proposal submission while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with funder priorities. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller and organized project manager with a proven ability to secure funding, manage competing deadlines, and create narratives that inspire investment and drive positive impact.

As a Grant Writer Associate, you will be responsible for:

• Developing, writing, editing, and submitting competitive grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations
• Managing the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, budget coordination, application submission, compliance tracking, and post-award reporting.
• Coordinating with internal staff, clients, and project partners to gather information and develop compelling, funder-aligned grant applications.
• Ensuring all grant applications and awarded projects comply with applicable regulations, program guidelines, and funder requirements.
• Monitoring grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Maintaining organized grant records, application materials, and supporting documentation throughout the grant process.

NOTE: Duties outlined above are solely for illustrative purposes. A particular position in the firm may require an employee to perform additional duties and responsibilities not outlined above.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of grant writing experience, with a demonstrated track record of successfully securing funding from government agencies and/or private foundations. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy, quality, and attention to detail throughout the grant development process. Candidates should be proficient in grant databases, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, program guidelines, and funder requirements when preparing applications and managing awarded grants. The successful candidate should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience.