[Hiring] Junior Grant Specialist / Junior Grant Writer @Kim Joyce & Associates LLC

Role Description Working in a team-based environment, Junior Grant Specialists are responsible for researching and completing grant applications and researching grant funder opportunities. This position includes functions including, but not limited to:

• Project management
• Basic prospect research
• Proposal development

These tasks are completed using the KJA internal process. Essential Job Functions:

• Work with Grants Specialists, Senior Grants Specialists, and the Team Coordinator.
• Complete grant applications as assigned.
• Research grant funder opportunities.
• Serve as a recorder and support client facilitators with weekly tasks to implement the client’s grant calendar.
• Become quickly proficient in the technology used by the Company to report and track client information, manage projects and workflow, and all communication channels.
• Meet expected standards of excellence, accuracy, and timeliness in all work produced.
• Organize your work to ensure all required deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer programs, software, and online document sharing programs.
• Strong desire to learn.
• 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 (GrantHub).
• Experience with multiple technology and software platforms, including, but not limited to:
• Microsoft 365 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint
• Virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom)
• Google Docs

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in grant-seeking, grant research, and grant writing, and/or proof of completed grant writing courses.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field or equivalent experience.

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.
• Voluntary Group Dental & Vision Plans available.
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans available: Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance with a Long-Term Care Rider, 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.