[Hiring] Technical Grant Writer @Marshall University

Role Description

This is a full-time remote position. The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers (WV Grant Centers) assist local government, nonprofits, businesses, and other eligible applicants with project development, pitch decks, grant identification, and technical writing to develop economic development across West Virginia and build stronger community capacity. The focus is on the pre-award process to help eligible entities with economic and community development projects by putting together competitive proposals and submitting complete application packages.

The WV Grant Centers are looking for a Technical/Grant Writer with proven ability to:

• Work on several projects at once on tight deadlines
• Facilitate meetings
• Understand technical writing, deadlines, and grant funding criteria
• Use creative problem-solving
• Design and develop projects

Strong written and oral communication and research skills and a professional, team-oriented mentality are a must. Some travel is required. This is a grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Research skills
• Professional, team-oriented mentality

Requirements

• Provide grant-writing technical assistance to eligible applicants
• Identify and interpret relevant funding opportunities for client projects
• Develop materials to aid in the proposal development process
• Support clients with project development
• Manage the preparation of proposal packages
• Facilitate meetings, seminars, and workshops
• Guide and assist eligible applicants in filling grant application forms
• Maintain meeting records, project files, and other documentation
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or PI

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