Government Grant Writer

Position Summary:

The Government Grant Writer provides clear, compelling writing, thorough research, and production management for government grant proposals; leads and manages teams in developing divisional projects that enhance services and programs; and offers ad-hoc executive-level administrative support, as requested. Responsibilities include performing high-level and confidential duties requiring broad, comprehensive experience, skill, and knowledge of project management best practices and relevant policies/procedures of the organization and Services & Programs (S&P). Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation and independent judgement within generally defined policies and practices.

Typical starting range between $26 - $30/hr.

A day in the life: In a typical day, a Government Grant Writer can expect to...

• Grant Research & Proposal Development: Works in close collaboration with Grants & Program Innovation Manager, as well as internal and external teams, to develop government grant proposals-from preliminary planning and writing to submission and post-award contracting and modification-and conduct research into evidence-based/emerging practices, case studies, funding opportunities, and more.
• Project Management: Leads special collaborative projects involving a wide variety of staff members where task execution and completion require attention to detail and independent judgement. Follows project management best practices through the full project management lifecycle while consulting with appropriate resources to ensure compliance with strategy, design, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Divisional Communication & Support: Provides operational support to the Chief Services & Programs Officer and other divisional leadership, following direction provided by the Grants & Program Innovation Manager.

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Flexibility in writing clear, compelling communications for various audiences-from internal stakeholders to external partners/funders-with past grant writing experience preferred
• Ability to lead time-limited, collaborative projects and appropriately handle and protect confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to quickly learn, and adapt to, new software solutions (e.g., proposal submission portals implemented by funders, database reporting features, etc.)

Prior Experience & Education:

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a related field required
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher preferred

About Us:

• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Revenue from over 50 retail stores, along with other contributions, supports programs throughout MN.
• We divert over 65M pounds from landfills annually and place 4 people in the workplace everyday!

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.