Grant Development Officer

at  WESTCARE CALIFORNIA INC

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the drafting, editing and submitting of grant applications developed to support WestCare programs. This Grant Development Officer will work with leadership to improve grant application quality and volume. The GDO will assist senior level and or contract staff on complex applications and special projects. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, English or related field required.
• Specialized training or experience in grant development may be substituted for degree.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Must be an experienced writer able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential
• Willingness and ability to mentor peers and others learning grant profession
• Must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form (written and verbal).
• Understanding of budgets as they relate to applications
• Must be precise and detail oriented
• Must be proficient in Microsoft “Office”, “Works and Adobe Pro software
• Familiarity with Visio a plus
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Three to five years of relevant grant development experience is required

Please refer the Job description for details