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Role Description

This is a pro-bono position. JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. In addition to Corporate and Individual donations, Grants are a potential large source of financial support for the JerseySTEM mission. As a Grant Writer you'll be helping JerseySTEM to source grants and complete grant documents.

• Responsible for writing engaging and compelling content for grant submissions.
• Work closely with the Grant Writing Team Lead to determine proposal concepts by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs.
• Develop grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization's goals, objectives, and strategies to potential funders.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather relevant information and data needed for grant applications.
• Submit timely and accurate grant proposals to potential funders.
• Maintain accurate records of grant submissions and outcomes.
• Stay current on grant funding opportunities and requirements.
• Attend weekly team meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., communications, business, nonprofit management, etc.)
• At least 3 years of experience in grant writing, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to develop compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's mission and goals.
• Familiarity with grant application processes and requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be organized and have strong attention to detail.
• Experience writing grants is preferred.
• Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization.
• Attend weekly team meetings: (Mondays 9:15am - 9:45am EST)

Company Description

• All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.
• JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.
• Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.
• Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership.
• K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.