[Hiring] Grants Specialist @Kim Joyce & Associates LLC

Role Description

Working in a team-based environment, Grant Specialists are responsible for writing and submitting grant applications while also tending to the needs of a portfolio of clients for which they are assigned. This position includes functions including, but not limited to:

• Project management
• Basic prospect research
• Proposal development
• Client call facilitation
• Conducting QA as assigned

These tasks are completed using the KJA internal process.

Qualifications

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of online grant application portals (foundation, corporate, and government)
• Ability to communicate and discuss, in writing and verbally, in a clear, concise, well-organized manner
• Critical thinking, stellar work ethic, and organizational skills are a must
• Become quickly proficient in Asana or other project management software and grant database management programs
• Experience with multiple technology and software platforms, including, but not limited to:
• Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint
• Virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
• Dropbox & Google Docs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field preferred but not required
• Minimum 2-4 years grant writing experience – no exceptions

Benefits

• Minimum of 40 hours of Paid Sick Time (PST), based on state of residency, frontloaded and available for use at the beginning of each calendar year
• Up to 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) each calendar year, accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period, for FT Employees
• 80 hours of Paid Vacation Time after one year of continuous employment, frontloaded on work anniversary date for FT employees
• 120 hours of Paid Vacation Time, frontloaded on the work anniversary date, after your 5th year of continuous employment for FT employees
• 9 Paid Holidays each calendar year
• 401K plan with matching up to 4% with immediate vesting. Eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours
• $50,000 in Employer Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer paid Virtual: On-Demand Counseling, Urgent Care, and Prescription Benefit through Recuro Health
• Group Health Insurance with multiple choices available. Employer pays a portion of premium. Open to all W2 employees who work 30+ hours per week. Option to open HSA when enrolled in compatible health plan
• Voluntary Group Dental & Vision Plans available
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans available: Term & Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Gap Insurance, Hospital Confinement Insurance, and Beyond Med health and wellness discount plan
• Professional Development opportunities. Company will pay for certifications and other continuing education