Grants Specialist

Kim Joyce & Associates, LLC; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grants Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling grant applications and managing a diverse portfolio of clients. Your ability to communicate effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines will be crucial as you collaborate with Senior Grants Specialists and utilize various technology platforms to track client information and manage workflows. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact communities and organizations across the nation. If you have a passion for grant writing and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply and make a difference.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of grant writing experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and submit grant applications for assigned clients.
• Research grant funding opportunities and manage projects.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field

Tools

Asana

Microsoft 365

Teams

Zoom

Dropbox

Google Docs

Job description

Position: Grants Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: On site in Scottsdale, AZ / or / Remote for those who live over 50 Miles from our Scottsdale Office.

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in employee’s home time zone.

Remote Locations: KJA only employs individuals in the USA. We are not able to employ anyone who lives outside of the USA or who resides in the following states: California, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, North Dakota, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands.

Reports To: Team Coordinator

Compensation Range: $50,000 - $67,000, DOE

Pay Schedule: Semi-Monthly on the 7th and 22nd

About Kim Joyce and Associates

Kim Joyce & Associates is a grant writing and consultancy firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our clients are local and national nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, school districts, charter schools, hospital systems, units of local government, tribes, and public agencies throughout the country. We are proud to play a part in helping our clients make a positive difference in their communities, their organizations, and in the lives of others.

Position Description

Working in a team-based environment, Grant Specialists are responsible for writing and submitting grant applications while also tending to the needs of a portfolio of clients for which they are assigned. This position includes functions including, but not limited to project management, basic prospect research, proposal development, client call facilitation, and conducting QA as assigned. These tasks are completed using the KJA internal process.

Essential Job Functions

• Works with Senior Grants Specialists
• Complete assigned corporate, foundation, and local government grant applications.
• Research grant funder opportunities.
• Become quickly proficient in the technology used by the Company to report and track client information, manage projects and workflow, and all communication channels.
• Meet expected standards of excellence, accuracy, and timeliness in all work produced.
• Organize your work to ensure all required deadlines are met
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of online grant application portals (foundation, corporate, and government).
• Ability to communicate and discuss, in writing and verbally, in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
• Critical thinking, stellar work ethic, and organizational skills are a must.
• Become quickly proficient in Asana or other project management software and grant database management programs.
• Experience with multiple technology and software platforms, including, but not limited to:
• Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint
• Virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
• Dropbox & Google Docs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years grant writing experience – no exceptions.

Work Environment

Primarily desk work in an office setting. May require long periods of computer usage, typing, reading, and data analysis. May involve in-person or virtual collaboration with team members and internal and external stakeholders. Employees are expected to dress in professional business attire.

Kim Joyce and Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Kim Joyce & Associates LLC is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We value everyone's input and encourage people from all age groups to apply.