Senior Grants Writer & Fundraising Specialist (Hybrid)

Latin American Youth Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Telework 1-2 days/week

Job summary

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) in Washington, DC is seeking an Admin Full Time Grants Writer to craft compelling grant narratives and manage grant documentation in collaboration with program staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of grant writing experience, with strong writing ability, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team through the grant process.

A hybrid schedule with some telework is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a writing-intensive field such as English, communications, or journalism.
• At least 1–3 years of grant writing experience.
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., DonorPerfect) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write, revise, and submit grant applications and reports with program staff.
• Coordinate with Finance and Development to align grants with budgets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about LAYC programs and funding sources.
• Collaborate with Grants team to ensure consistent messaging and policies.

Skills

Grant writing

Excellent writing

Communication

Leadership

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DonorPerfect

Job description

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) in Washington, DC is seeking an Admin Full Time Grants Writer to craft compelling grant narratives and manage grant documentation in collaboration with program staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of grant writing experience, with strong writing ability, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team through the grant process.

A hybrid schedule with some telework is available.