Remote Grant Writer wanted | $80 to $90 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CREATIVE REACTION LAB

Job Title: Grant Writer

Location: Remote

Status: Affiliate Consultant/1099

Compensation: This is a 1099 contract position with an hourly rate of $80.00 to $90.00 depending on experience.

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

ABOUT US

Creative Reaction Lab’s mission is to educate, train, and challenge Black and Latinx youth to become leaders designing healthy and racially equitable communities. We’re challenging the belief that only adults with titles (e.g. mayors, CEOs, etc.) have the power and right to challenge racial and health inequities. However, we are conscious that it’s not just the work of the people that have been historically underinvested to dismantle oppressive systems. Therefore, we are rallying an intergenerational movement of Redesigners for Justice™.

POSITION SUMMARY

Creative Reaction Lab is searching for a Grant Writer (1099/Contract) that will support Creative Reaction Lab’s development and fundraising. Primary responsibilities include completing grant submissions while also collaborating with Creative Reaction Lab team members across the organization to maintain updated and current knowledge of programs and emerging work. We are seeking a Grant Writer who is a great storyteller, approaches challenges with curiosity and a desire for continuous improvement. Top candidates must be self-motivated, quick learners, adept with technology, highly resourceful, detail-oriented and proactive. The Grant Writer should have a strong understanding of grants processes and experience in writing a variety of grants including federal, state and local grants as well as foundation, concept forms and request for proposals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly prepare clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for grant applications, letters of inquiry, and reports.
• Obtain supporting information and documentation from Creative Reaction Lab team members that will persuade the prospective donor.
• Adopt equity-centered messaging that centers young leaders/community voice/lived experiences.
• Attend webinars and information sessions about upcoming opportunities.
• Conduct fact finding and research to locate supporting statistics to craft compelling and current issue statements for grant proposals.
• Execute 10 - 15 grant deadlines per month.
• Submit timely and complete grant applications, ensuring adherence to specified guidelines.
• Support the reporting process for awarded grants, assisting with report completion and ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Support internal coordination of grant communications across departments.
• Expands the profile and reach of the Creative Reaction Lab and its brands.
• Provides advice on grant strategies for Creative Reaction Lab.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and/or at least three years of successful grant writing experience and demonstrated project management skills required
• Grant writing experience, preferably with a focus on youth services, amplifying community voices, equitable design and/or racial justice.
• Knowledge of proposal/report submissions and fundraising processes.
• Experience in crafting compelling stories to illuminate the impact of programs to potential funders.
• Ability and willingness to continuously and critically examine one’s relationship to power, privilege, oppression, history, and healing.
• Ability to manage multiple grants independently and within a team; maintaining clear processes for regular communication, completing tasks, and keeping up-to-date with priorities and timeline.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to diagnose challenges and determine a viable path forward.
• Strong oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Experience using Google Suite products (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with any of the following products and platforms: Zoom, Basecamp, Grantseeker.

PREFERRED PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Strong adaptability to changing directions and embraces a growth mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, determining priorities and direction.
• Commitment to promoting racial and health equity, youth development, and challenging the status quo.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to analyze interactions, determine needs, and meet them.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, customers, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work some weekend and evening hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Additionally, Creative Reaction Lab is cognizant that there are strong candidates who won’t fit all the criteria that have been outlined above, or have important skills not mentioned in the position description. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself!

Creative Reaction Lab is committed to a policy of Equal Employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical condition, pregnancy, familial status, caregiver status, veteran’s status.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply for this position, please complete the following application. You will need the following materials in order to complete the application. If you require assistance or have questions, please email us at careers@crxlab.org .

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample
• 2-3 professional references

DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Applications: Via the webform

Website: https://crxlab.org

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