Hybrid Grant Writer for Regenerative Agriculture

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Sick Leave (1 hour sick for 30

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises invites applications for a part-time grant writer to support CRARS at California State University, Chico. The role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposals, coordinating with faculty, and assisting with post-award reporting.

You will collaborate with university staff and external partners to expand CRARS’ portfolio and secure competitive grants, requiring strong writing and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. A degree in agriculture or ecological sciences is a plus.
• Three or more years of successful grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated record of securing competitive grants. Experience with higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public agencies preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with proposal management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with regenerative agriculture, climate-smart agriculture, natural resources, sustainability, workforce development, local food systems, or agricultural research is highly desirable.
• Experience writing proposals for organizations such as USDA (NIFA, NRCS, AMS, FSA, AFRI), CDFA, CNRA, DOC, CARB, DOE, NSF, foundations.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities from federal, state, foundation, and private-sector sources.
• Develop competitive grant proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
• Coordinate proposal development among faculty, researchers, project partners, and university administration.
• Prepare project narratives, budgets, work plans, timelines, logic models, and supporting documentation.
• Gather and synthesize technical information into clear, persuasive proposals for diverse audiences.
• Ensure proposals meet sponsor requirements, deadlines, and university compliance policies.
• Maintain a grant opportunity calendar and proposal pipeline.
• Assist with post-award reporting, progress updates, and impact reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies, philanthropic organizations, and collaborative partners.
• Support strategic fundraising initiatives that align with CRARS’ mission and long-term priorities.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Research

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Grant management platforms

Job description

Chico State Enterprises invites applications for a part-time grant writer to support CRARS at California State University, Chico. The role focuses on identifying funding opportunities, drafting proposals, coordinating with faculty, and assisting with post-award reporting.

You will collaborate with university staff and external partners to expand CRARS’ portfolio and secure competitive grants, requiring strong writing and project-management skills.