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Job Position: GRANT WRITER (FREELANCE)

 

The Berwyn Township & Public Health District seeks a highly experienced Grant Writer to research, write, format, and submit compelling, high-quality proposals to funding agencies (federal, state, and local government; private foundations; and corporations). The Grant Writer is responsible for all phases of grant development, evaluation, and compliance, including research, pre-award grant writing, the coordination of grant applications, post award support for grant-funded projects, managing the grant reporting process, and successfully closing out grant projects with final budget and report outcomes to stakeholders.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, local and private funding agencies
  • Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
  • Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals
  • Provide all necessary research for successful grant submission
  • Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
  • Follow up on the progress of submitted proposals
  • Maintain grants calendar
  • Develop and maintain a repository of information on funding sources, grant writing, and other relevant data to the agencies’ programs and services
  • Work in collaboration with the Operations Manager on all grant reporting including writing, editing, and submitting reports

 

SKILLS:

  • Experience writing and submitting foundation, corporate, and government grants
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; a persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy; detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
  • Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
  • High proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications.

 

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to the Operations Manager, manager@berwyntownship.org

 

Job Opportunity: Content Creator/Marketing Internship

Remote Paid Internship | Part-Time | $17 - $19 an hour 

Responsibilities:

Content Development: Produce content necessary for the development of special projects that impact our community.

Research: Research project impact, need, and best way to disseminate project information to the community.

We’re looking for someone who is:

·         Passionate about helping solve a need in the community.

·         Proficient in English, both verbal and written, with a self-driven attitude and a desire to make an impact.

·         Great communication skills, highly organized, and is able to meet tight deadlines.

 

Interested applicants must submit cover letter, resume and writing samples to Manager@berwyntownship.org

Contact Information

708-788-6600

Township of Berwyn
6600 West 26th St
Berwyn, IL 60402

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