Grants & Proposals Coordinator

The Public Interest Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Student loan assistance

Training program

Job summary

The Public Interest Network seeks a detail-oriented Grants Department Assistant to work with advocates and organizers to raise grant funding for campaigns protecting the environment and public interest.

The role involves researching funders, managing a central database, drafting grant materials, and ensuring timely reporting. The two-year commitment requires strong judgment, discretion, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; entry-level candidates with strong writing and organizational skills are encouraged to apply.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to translate campaigns into compelling stories.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying potential funders to support our work.
• Maintaining our central database of information on foundations, staff and board members, and news in the funding community.
• Curating cultivation lists of current and potential funders to keep updated on our programs and campaigns.
• Maintaining grantseeking activity reporting system, ensuring accuracy and meeting key deadlines.
• Writing and editing grant proposals, funder updates, grant reports, and other pitch materials.
• Other duties as assigned as part of The Public Interest Network central staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Writing & editing

Administrative skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Public Interest Network seeks a detail-oriented Grants Department Assistant to work with advocates and organizers to raise grant funding for campaigns protecting the environment and public interest.

The role involves researching funders, managing a central database, drafting grant materials, and ensuring timely reporting. The two-year commitment requires strong judgment, discretion, and project management skills.