Grants & Service Development Specialist I

Centerstone; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health</p>

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

403b retirement plan with company fit

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and LT

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone, a leading nonprofit behavioral health system in the United States, seeks a skilled Proposal Writer to support development and submission of competitive grants and contracts. You will conduct research, draft and format components, and coordinate with leadership to ensure proposals meet funder specifications.

The role emphasizes strong technical writing, data integration, and project management within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, communications, or a related field.
• At least two years of technical, grant, proposal, and/or academic writing experience.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills; ability to compile and present data and statistics.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe software for document preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit grant and contract proposals aligned with Centerstone priorities.
• Research funders, prior awards, and competitive landscapes to inform proposals.
• Coordinate proposal components, timelines, and milestones with team leaders.
• Edit and format narratives to ensure clarity, persuasiveness, and compliance with funder guidelines.
• Prepare resumes, job descriptions, charts, and tables as needed for proposals.
• Track proposal status and participate in debriefs to improve future submissions.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Research

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Supports the development and submission of competitive grant and contract proposals that advance Centerstone’s strategic and service priorities.Assists withand conductsresearch, drafting, formatting, andcoordinatingofproposal components. Contributes to business development, pre-proposal assessment, and proposal preparation activities.This role partnerswith team leadership and staffto ensure proposals are competitive, compliant, and aligned with enterprise goals.Exercises strong technical writing, analytical, and project management skills to produce proposals that meet funder specifications and internal standards for excellence.

Business Development & Pre-Proposal Planning

• Reviews funding announcements and gathers relevant information to supportidentification ofopportunities aligned with organizational priorities.

• Utilizes internal assessment tools to evaluate opportunity fit and prepare concise recommendations or summariestosupport informed pursuit decisions.

• Conductsresearch on funders, prior awards, and competitive landscapes to inform team decision-making.

• Compiles data and reference materials from reliable sources (e.g., public databases, agency budgets, prior proposals).

• Participatesin pre-proposal and Initial meetings, taking notes and tracking assigned follow-up actions.

• Tracks funding cycles, deadlines, and pipeline activity to support proactive planning and readiness.

Proposal Development & Submission

• Preparesassignedproposal materials,narrative sections,and supporting documents (e.g.,résumés, job descriptions, charts, tables, maps) withteam leadership oversight.

• Maintainsaccountabilityforassignments, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with funder instructions and organizational standards.

• Integrates business and stakeholder priorities into narratives while ensuring compliance, readability, and persuasiveness.

• Reviews proposal materials for consistent formatting, clarity, and adherence to internal branding and writing standards.

• Tracks completion of assigned tasks in project management tools and updates status reports as directed.

• Participates in milestone meetings and group edit sessions, providing feedback and incorporating revisions.

• Provides timely progress updates, ensuring assigned deliverables are completed according to project calendars.

• Assists in final quality checks and the uploador submission of proposal materials.

Research, Writing & Data Integration

• Conducts research to collect accurate data, statistics, and citations for use in proposal narratives.

• Organizes and presents data clearly using charts, graphs, and visuals that enhance readability and reviewer engagement.

• Verifies sources for accuracy and credibility; ensures data aligns with proposal content and objectives.

• Performs calculations and reasoning (e.g., percentages, ratios, projections) accurately and efficiently.

• Applies writing and editing best practices to strengthen clarity, grammar, and consistency across assigned sections.

Post-Submission & Continuous Improvement

• Tracks proposal status in funder systems and updates internal databases.

• Assists in preparing responses to funder requests for clarifications or additional information.

• Organizes and maintains post-submission files and documentation according to department standards.

• Supports scheduling and preparation for debrief and award kick-off meetings.

• Participates in debrief sessions following proposal outcomes to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.

• Captureslessons learned from proposal outcomes and contributes toinformfuture proposal strategy.

Administrative Coordination & Team Support

• Performs general administrative and coordination duties to support proposal development and department operations.

• Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, and records key discussion points or action items.

• Maintains accurate, organized digital and physical files to ensure accessibility and version control.

• Uses Microsoft Office, Adobe, and related software for document preparation, datapresentation, and communication.

• Provides logistical and technical support to ensure proposal materials are accurate, complete, and compliant.

• Supports departmental tracking of proposals, opportunities, and submission outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods
• Evidence of funding success strongly preferred
• Knowledge/understanding of program evaluation practices and familiarity with statistical methods, data collection, and research tracking methods
• Must be a skilled technical writer and communicator with the ability to compile and present data and statistics and to utilize the internet as a research tool
• Possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as member of a team, and to work efficiently under deadlines
• Knowledge/understanding of program evaluation practices and familiarity with statistical methods, data collection, and research tracking methods

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Requires a bachelor’s degree inthe behavioralsciences, communications, or a related field.

Years of Experience

• Must have at least two years of experience in technical, grant, proposal, and/or academic writing completed in professional environments and/or as part of a bachelor’s or higher degree program.
• Requires strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to compile and present data and statistics and to utilize the internet as a research tool.
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe software applications, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while meeting deadlines efficiently.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$0.00–$0.00

Delivering care that changes people’s lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.