Grant Writer (Onsite Only)

Meta House; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta House is seeking a Grant Writer to lead private grant efforts and draft communications. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work and onsite collaboration in Milwaukee, WI. Night/weekend availability may be required to meet deadlines and support fundraising campaigns.

The Grant Writer will manage proposals, reporting, and funder communications, while cultivating new foundation relationships and coordinating with philanthropy and marketing teams on donor materials.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of grant writing experience.
• Four-year degree preferred (journalism, communications, related disciplines).
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance coverage preferred.
• More than three years of grant writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant writing efforts including proposals, reporting and direct communication with funders.
• Track and manage deadlines related to proposals, reporting and other written pieces
• Proactively seek new funding opportunities
• Cultivate both new and existing foundation relationships
• Work with the philanthropy and marketing team to craft event messaging, donor communications, appeals and donor materials

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management & organization

Multitasking / fast pace

Personal accountability

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Four-year degree preferred (journalism, communications, related disciplines)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Meta House HQ - Milwaukee, WI 53208 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Job Shift: Day

Why Join Meta House?

At Meta House, your work has purpose. Every role whether clinical, administrative, or leadership contributes to helping women and families rebuild their lives and achieve lasting recovery. Here, you’re not just filling a position; you’re advancing a mission that changes futures. We foster a collaborative, values-driven culture where professionals are supported, challenged, and empowered to grow. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a team that cares deeply, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact in your community, Meta House is where your career and your purpose align.

General Purpose

The Grant Writer is an essential part of the Meta House philanthropy and marketing team and is responsible for leading private grant efforts and drafting some written department communications. This is a full-time position occasionally requiring night/weekend availability.

This position offers a high degree of independent work and will be a combination of working from home and onsite.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Manage grant writing efforts including proposals, reporting and direct communication with funders.
• Track and manage deadlines related to proposals, reporting and other written pieces
• Proactively seek new funding opportunities
• Cultivate both new and existing foundation relationships
• Work with the philanthropy and marketing team to craft event messaging, donor communications, appeals and donor materials

Additional Functions of the Job:

• Occasionally assist with production of newsletters, annual reports, agency videos and presentations, developing article ideas and drafting content when appropriate
• Facilitate tours of Meta House
• Speak on behalf of the agency
• Help publicize Meta House events
• Other duties as periodically or permanently assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

Required Education

High school Diploma or GED equivalent

Required Work Experience

One (1) to three (3) years of grant writing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education

Four-year degree preferred (journalism, communications, related disciplines)

Preferred Work Experience

More than three (3) years of grant writing experience preferred.

Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance coverage preferred.

Other Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Effective time management, follow-through, organizational & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace while managing multiple projects/duties
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, (InDesign & Photoshop preferred)
• Proven, high degree of personal accountability

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally work nights and/or weekends
• Tolerate occasional hot or cold days.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time including alternating sitting or standing at will.
• Lift and up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and 40 pounds on occasion.
• Ascend and descend stairs using feet and legs.
• Bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel to perform essential functions.
• Reach overhead, and at or below shoulder level.
• Read and enter text or data into a computer or other system.
• Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands.
• Touch, pick, punch or otherwise working with fingers.
• Hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds in order to communicate with clients and/or colleagues.
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• See clearly at approximately 20 inches or less including use of computers or tablet.
• Visually identify clients and others for reasons including, but not limited to security, presence in the building, and medication dispensing.

Additional Information:

This description was prepared to help evaluate various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision.

Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Meta House. Meta House retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.