Grant Writer

ABOUT CEEJHThe Center for Engagement, Environmental Justice, and Health (CEEJH, Inc) is a new nonprofit focused on helping communities impacted by environmental, climate, and energy injustice with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic region, the Southeast, and other parts of the United States and beyond.. CEEJH, Inc provides technical assistance and capacity-building support to help impacted communities address environmental racism, environmental classism, oppression and related health inequities by following the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice and through INpowerment Science and Liberation Science. CEEJH, Inc continues the vision of Dr. Sacoby Wilson, one of the nation’s leading environmental justice researchers, scholars, and advocates to advance environmental, climate, and energy justice through service and the authentic engagement of local grassroots environmental justice organizations in community centered, justice-focused applied action-oriented solutions science. CEEJH is about dismantling racist systems, developing cross-sectoral partnerships, and demanding change to ensure that frontline and fenceline communities receive the recognitional, procedural, distributional, and restorative justice that they deserve.Position OverviewCEEJH, Inc is looking for candidates who are well-organized, self-directed, and committed to excellence. The grant writer will research, identify and write grant proposals, and perform grants management. The grant writer must be highly organized, detailed oriented and exceptional in written and oral communication. The grant writer will provide technical assistance and support to community partners including grassroot frontline and fenceline environmental justice organizations to help build their capacity to successfully submit grant proposals and perform grants management.Core Responsibilities:Develop and write compelling, substantive, outcomes-oriented, multi-year proposals and reports, collaborating across programs to develop project narratives, objectives and deliverables that are aligned with our mission, strategic priorities, and capabilitiesCollaborate with relevant staff, soliciting, sharpening, and distilling relevant material for proposals and reports, coordinating the drafting processes and review loops, and delivering high-quality, timely final products for funding agencies and other relevant entitiesResearch grant opportunities from government and non-government agenciesDevelop proposals, writes grants, gathers supporting documentation, and submits them to granting agency in a timely manner, meeting all agency guidelines/requirements, and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and proceduresRespond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposalsMaintain positive relationships with funders and other stakeholdersMaintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunitiesContact and follow up with granting agenciesEnsure quality, accuracy, and completeness of all submitted grant proposals well researched, well-written, well-documented, with a well-developed budgetMeet established benchmarks for submission of federal and non-federal proposalsSolve problems effectively, efficiently, and creatively utilizes sound judgment and maintains strict confidentialityDevelop and maintains a master file of pending, existing, and past grants and contractsProvide grant writing and grants management technical assistance and support to community partners and grassroots environmental, climate, and energy justice organizationsDue to the demand of grant proposal development and submission due dates, the applicant will be required to work evenings and weekends to develop strong proposals and meet submission deadlines as neededPerform other relevant duties as neededREQUIREMENTS:This will be a fast-paced, dynamic role that requires excellent communication skills, a strong team drive, and an ability to self-start.MinimumB.S. degree (MS preferred) in finance, business management, English, non-profit management, communication, public health, environmental science, science writing, or a related fieldAt least five years of experience in grant writing3+ years of experience in grants managementSuccessfully secured at least $1,000,000 in grants from federal and/or non-federal sources of funding during their careerStrong proposal development, research, and writing skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize and simultaneously implement multiple projects requiring inputs from partners across the organizationKnowledgeable of funding sources, compliance issues, and legal and fiscal policies of funding sources and appropriate agencies (federal, state, local and private), as applicableExperience submitting proposals through sam.gov, grants.gov, etc including completion of all relevant administrative documentsA high level of motivation, initiative and attention to detail demonstrated by the proactive inclination to identify, highlight, and respond to development needsOutstanding written and verbal communications skillsSuccessful track record working in fast-paced, opportunity-rich environmentProficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.)Experience handling confidential information with high level of discretionA friendly, collegial personality with compulsive integrityExcellent command of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and compositionHighly organized and detail orientedMust be team-oriented, independent thinker, and collaborativeAbility to work under stressful conditions, and experience working in a deadline driven environmentSkills in internet prospecting and researchAbility to take and give directionAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlinesExperience with budget draftingExperience writing grant proposals in public healthExperience writing grant proposals in environmental healthExperience writing grant proposals for community-engaged projectsExperience successfully writing grant proposals to NIH, NSF, EPA, or other federal agenciesExperience successfully writing grant proposals to foundations such as Kellogg, Packard, Mott, Surdna, Robert Wood Johnson, Penn, JPB, etcExperience writing grant proposals on the topic of climate changeExperience writing grant proposals on environmental justiceFamiliarity with government and foundation policies, procedures and guidelines, and business principles governing grant preparation and submissionCommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionCommitment to anti-racism and social justiceCommitment to the 17 Principles of Environmental JusticeExperience in doing environmental justice work in a non-profit settingAdditional Requests:Provide a cover letter, CV and or resumeProvide three referencesProvide three grant proposal writing samplesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYThis role does not supervise other employees.EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKStandard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily schedule is flexible within the proximity of this time frame, and will be decided in consultation with the supervisor. The employee may be required to work in the evenings and on weekends occasionally to meet proposal deadlines.TRAVELNo significant travel expected. Occasional domestic travel may be required for meetings with community partners, technical assistance activities, and conferences. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSFull-time or Part-time position. Annual gross pay is $60,000-$75,000 Salary NegotiableMSC’s 100% FTE benefits package includes: (part-time prorated at FTE% and may exclude some benefits)20 days vacation leave per year.13 standard holidays, and 2 personal days per year (your personal days are designated as your birthday and hire date anniversary, and should be taken on these dates).12 sick days per year.1 week paid MSC family and medical leave after one year of service; an additional week of paid leave for each additional year of service, up to 4 weeks.Medical, vision, dental for employees and dependents (Eligible the first day of the following month from date of hire and requires a per pay period employee contribution).100% employer sponsored basic life, short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.Access to a 403b retirement plan.Access to FSA and Commuter Benefits plans.There will be a probationary period of 3 months for new hires. We believe in fostering a collaborative and mutually beneficial work environment. As part of our commitment to ensuring the success and satisfaction of both our employees and the organization, we implement a standard probationary period for new hires. This period, typically lasting 3 months, allows for a comprehensive assessment of the employee's fit within the team and their alignment with our organizational goals. It serves as an opportunity for both parties to evaluate the working relationship and make informed decisions regarding long-term employment. During this period, we encourage open communication, feedback, and support to ensure a smooth transition into the role.This role will commence with remote work and may involve occasional in-person team meetings. The potential for more frequent in-person work at our office will be open for discussion between the supervisor and the employee, allowing for flexibility and alignment with individual preferences and team dynamics.MSC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientationor any other status protected by law. People of color and LGBTQ candidates are stronglyencouraged to apply.Please all applications in a single pdf and any other correspondence toceejhinc@gmail.com.