Remote Technical Grant Writer for Community Development

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 annual leave days

18 sick days per year

Health insurance benefits

401(a) retirement match

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Technical/Grant Writer for the WV Grant Resources Center. This full-time remote role focuses on grant identification, writing, and submission for local governments, nonprofits, and businesses across West Virginia.

You will manage multiple proposals, develop templates and budgets, facilitate meetings, and liaise with foundations and agencies. Strong writing, research, and deadline-driven work are essential; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong written and oral communication skills.
• At least 1 year of experience in grant writing, proposal development, submission, and project management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to eligible applicants and identify funding opportunities.
• Develop proposal materials: narratives, letters of support, summaries, and templates.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops on grant writing.
• Manage preparation of grant proposal packages and support submission.
• Liaise with foundations, government agencies, and other funders.
• Interpret funding opportunities, write narratives and develop budgets.
• Assist applicants in completing grant applications and uploading documents.
• Maintain meeting records and project files for reporting and management.

Skills

Strong written & oral communications

Research skills

Grant process knowledge

Proposal development

Budgeting support

Meeting facilitation

Microsoft Office & Google Suite

Grants.gov experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar

Tools

Grants.gov

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking a Technical/Grant Writer for the WV Grant Resources Center. This full-time remote role focuses on grant identification, writing, and submission for local governments, nonprofits, and businesses across West Virginia.

You will manage multiple proposals, develop templates and budgets, facilitate meetings, and liaise with foundations and agencies. Strong writing, research, and deadline-driven work are essential; some travel may be required.