Grants Specialist — Remote (2 Days/Week) & Impact Reporting

Miami Waterkeeper; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility (2 days remote

Generous time off policies

Retirement Account (3% 401K matching)

Medical, dental, and vision plan

Relaxed atmosphere and dress code

Job summary

Miami Waterkeeper is seeking a Grants Specialist in Coral Gables, FL to lead grant writing, LOIs, proposals, and reporting for a nonprofit focused on Biscayne Bay. You will coordinate with program, finance, and marketing teams to develop strong narratives and budgets, ensure funder compliance, and manage the grants lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in grant writing, proven funding success, and excellent writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in grant writing, coordination, or administration.
• Proven track record of securing and managing grants.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with grant management software, Google Workspace, and CRM/databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, write, and submit LOIs, grant proposals, and renewals with budgets and supporting docs.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and data for proposals.
• Coordinate with program, marketing, and finance to collect content and budgets.
• Submit grant reports on time and ensure compliance with funder guidelines.
• Lead post-award grant launch meetings to align deliverables and timelines.
• Track deadlines and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain records of grant applications, awards, and correspondence.
• Support relationship-building with funders and partnerships.

Skills

Grant writing

Exceptional writing

Project management

Google Workspace

CRM/database systems

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Grant management software

CRM systems

Job description

Miami Waterkeeper is seeking a Grants Specialist in Coral Gables, FL to lead grant writing, LOIs, proposals, and reporting for a nonprofit focused on Biscayne Bay. You will coordinate with program, finance, and marketing teams to develop strong narratives and budgets, ensure funder compliance, and manage the grants lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in grant writing, proven funding success, and excellent writing and organizational skills.