Part-Time 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

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated part-time grant writer to secure competitive funding for regenerative agriculture and related work in California. You will work with the director, faculty, and partners to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and manage post-award reporting.

The role requires strong writing, editing, research, and project management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible narratives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred.
• Three or more years of successful grant writing experience.
• Experience with higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities from federal, state, foundation, and private-sector sources.
• Develop compelling 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 and philanthropic organizations.
• Support strategic fundraising initiatives aligned with CRARS’ priorities.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget development

Proposal management

Editing

Research

Time management

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Agriculture/ecological sciences degree a plus

Tools

Grant management platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chico State Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated part-time grant writer to secure competitive funding for regenerative agriculture and related work in California. You will work with the director, faculty, and partners to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and manage post-award reporting.

The role requires strong writing, editing, research, and project management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible narratives.