POSITION TITLE:
Contract Grant Writer
HIRING SALARY:
REPORTS TO:
$20-$25/hr DOE – PT or Contract position
Director, Grants & Stewardship
POSITION CONCEPT:
Junior Achievement of Northern California prepares young people to succeed in a global economy by
connecting students, educators, and business professionals together in quality partnerships that help
young people become financially literate, workforce ready, and equipped with entrepreneurial skills.
Since our founding in 1950, JA of Northern California has impacted more than 3.5 million K-12 students
with 25 million hours of education. As the 10th largest JA operation in the United States, we take our
leadership role seriously by creating replicable opportunities to benefit students throughout Northern
& Central California.
JA of Northern California seeks an experienced and successful grant writer to coordinate the
development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to third-party entities. The position reports to
JA’s Director, Grants & Stewardship.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing, computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and
database management skills. Candidate must be highly organized, efficient, able to implement systems
and follow-up processes, capable of working under pressure, use independent judgement, and produce
quality work output within tight time constraints.
Previous experience should demonstrate a proven track record in securing funds (award rate),
comprehensive knowledge of research (funding prospects / pipeline), and the ability to distinguish and
identify funding opportunities for specific programs and/or regions (alignment / fit).
Primary Responsibilities include:
 Research, identify, develop, and respond to corporate and private grant opportunities in the
areas of youth development, education, financial literacy, workforce readiness, social and
economic development programs for youth, youth leadership, and entrepreneurism
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Review and recommend application strategies and approaches for corporate and private RFP
solicitations
Liaison with program staff as needed to develop funding approach / grant plan - Conduct needs
assessment through phone conversations and email; gather information from JA staff to facilitate
concept of a project or program for which funding is sought
Compile, write, and edit successful grant applications that exhibit strong expository writing skills
and a high-level command of grammar and spelling
Prepare and submit corporate and private letters of inquiry, proposals, and grant requests - to
include drafting creative, engaging cases for support incorporating relevant, current research for
organization operating funds and specific programs and projects
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
 Bachelors degree or equivalent required; masters preferred
 Four or more years work experience in corporate and private grant writing with demonstrated
success
 Must be a quick learner, self-directed, and committed to youth development, financial literacy
and workforce readiness education
 Computer proficiency – fully competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
 Excellent organizational skills and work habits
 Strong verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a remote team
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Heather Small at [email protected]
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties
required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or
otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.