Grant Writer

at  Jewish Vocational Service JVS

WHY JOIN JVS?

JVS is a nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps in employment by supporting jobseekers with the skills and confidence to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages. Grounded in core values of racial equity and focused on helping our program participants achieve economic mobility, we believe everyone deserves access to training and the chance for a good job. JVS develops training programs in close partnership with employers in high growth sectors, offering high quality jobs.
Building on decades of experience and success, JVS is a data-driven organization that takes a whole systems approach to addressing employment and economic equity. Through our direct service programs, employer engagement and policy change, JVS is working toward a future where everyone has access to quality education and training programs that lead to high quality employment and economic mobility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines and objectives;
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; especially strong persuasive writing skills;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative;
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and across the organization to manage projects in a high functioning, fast-paced environment;
• Basic research, analytical, data management skills;
• Computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, Salesforce, Slack, and/or other related platforms)
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse population of colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Inquisitive knowledge-seeker open to navigating new systems and processes; with suggestions for improvements;
• Prior experience in managing time-sensitive deliverables;
• Experience with public funding

The Grant Writer is a key member of the Grants team, working collaboratively across the organization while also managing a personal portfolio of intuitional funders (Foundation, Corporate, Government). The Grants team works together to raise over $12M annually, balancing renewals with continuous prospecting and pipeline growth. This role is ideal for a grants professional who thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.