Remote Grant Writer & Manager (Part-Time)

Youth Beat; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

YouthBeat in Oakland seeks a Grant Writer and Manager to lead grant coordination and writing on a part‑time, hourly basis. The role is primarily remote, with periodic in‑person meetings and events in Oakland.

The position emphasizes developing compelling funding requests and managing the grants calendar to advance YouthBeat’s education and youth development programs. As part of the team, you will translate YouthBeat’s outcomes and impact into persuasive narratives, collaborate with staff on

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of nonprofit grant writing or grants coordination experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for clear, persuasive funding requests.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals, reports, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grants calendar and tracking system with deadlines and deliverables.
• Lead writing, editing, and submission of LOIs, proposals, renewals, and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather plans, outcomes, and budgets.
• Develop grant budgets and narratives with Executive Director and finance support.
• Coordinate attachments and online submissions to ensure timely, complete applications.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Fundraising

Research

Communications

Timeline management

Tools

CRM tools

Grants database

Project management software

Job description

YouthBeat in Oakland seeks a Grant Writer and Manager to lead grant coordination and writing on a part‑time, hourly basis. The role is primarily remote, with periodic in‑person meetings and events in Oakland.

The position emphasizes developing compelling funding requests and managing the grants calendar to advance YouthBeat’s education and youth development programs. As part of the team, you will translate YouthBeat’s outcomes and impact into persuasive narratives, collaborate with staff on