<p><br />The right candidate is a solution-driven individual with strong project management skills who can support the Foundation team in new grant research, prospecting, and administrative tracking for grant compliance. Applicants should have documented success in technical scientific writing (writing first drafts, editing, proofreading, and responding to reviewer critiques), establishing timelines and deliverables, and project collaboration. The role requires a customer-service oriented, team player with the ability to accept constructive criticism to achieve the highest and best outcome for our organization.</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Under general supervision, the Grant Writer develops content for applications, statement of qualifications, boilerplate copy, and presentations for government and non-governmental grants. Employees in this job class will serve as a member of the Grant Advisory Committee and will work closely with multiple stakeholders including technical representatives and subject matter experts.&nbsp; This job class requires knowledge of the pursuit/grant application process and the ability to compose accurate, compelling materials reflective of the mission and program accomplishments.</p> <p>SUPERVISES: There are no direct reports with this position.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>TYPICAL DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li><strong>* Develops and writes original grant applications based on the latest statistics, research, and correspondence to donors; manages deadlines to ensure timely grant submissions.</strong></li> <li>* Develops, coordinates, edits, and writes content to structure, define, and position PRIDE Industries with a competitive advantage in grant applications.</li> <li>* Participates in strategy development and creates content for use in grant content library and all pursuit activities. This includes grant writing, as well as consolidating, editing, and formatting documents, figures, and tables to increase impact and clarity.</li> <li>* Identifies potential funding opportunities to support existing and planned programs; Federal, State, City, Foundation, and Corporate opportunities.</li> <li>* Has proven ability to execute strategy and vision, set goals, track and measure results, and continuously improve processes for better outcomes.</li> <li>* Works closely with subject matter experts, program managers, capture managers, representatives, and the proposal development team on all grant applications and presentations to ensure quality content.</li> <li>* Prepares administrative and technical sections as needed, including bios, support letters, and principal investigator waiver applications.</li> <li>* Assists in tracking and reporting program progress to the major donors and funding agencies.</li> <li>Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.</li> </ul> <p>* Denotes Essential Job Function</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Three or more years of technical writing experience with knowledge of preparing grants, presentations, and boilerplate copy for government and nongovernmental grant applications;</li> <li>Demonstrated understanding of government reporting, requests for information, and requests for grant applications;</li> <li>Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, work in a deadline-driven, team environment, and to provide creative solutions to potential issues;</li> <li>Possesses outstanding written and oral communication skills with the ability to present to groups;</li> <li>Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customers;</li> <li>Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;</li> <li>Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;</li> <li>Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratio, and proportions to practical situations;</li> <li>Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business problems;</li> <li>Demonstrated customer service, common sense, problem-solving, and analytical skills;</li> <li>Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in English, Marketing, or Business Administration or related field, or a comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.</p> <p>CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: N/A</p> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:</p> <ul> <li>Viewing computer screen/monitor</li> <li>Keyboarding</li> <li>Answering phone/making calls</li> </ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a normal office environment. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.</p> <p>DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor&rsquo;s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.</p> <p><em><strong>At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>