Jacob's Journey 501c3 is hiring: Grant Writer in Mansfield

Jacob's Journey Inc. began with a powerful initiative: Jacob's Journey Shredding, a program designed to provide meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through this paper shredding service, we not only offer a vital, eco-friendly solution for businesses and individuals but also create a supportive environment where employees with disabilities can thrive, build confidence, and develop valuable job skills. Learn more about this impactful program at JacobsJourneyShredding.com.

Building on this successful foundation, we are expanding our mission to include transitional housing solutions. Our vision is to create a comprehensive support system for individuals experiencing homelessness, aged-out foster youth, veterans, seniors, and those with disabilities. The expansion will include a 24-bed transitional housing facility and a tiny home community designed to foster stability and independence. By integrating skill-building programs like Jacob's Journey Shredding with stable housing, we aim to offer residents not just shelter, but a pathway to long-term self-sufficiency and active community involvement.

Together, these initiatives reflect our deep commitment to empowering vulnerable populations and making a meaningful impact in their lives.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify grant opportunities from government, private, and nonprofit sources.
• Write and edit grant proposals tailored to funding requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with leadership to gather project details, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Track grant application progress and submission deadlines.
• Provide post-submission reports on funding outcomes and recommendations for future applications.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience writing successful grant applications, preferably for housing, workforce development, or community service projects.
• Familiarity with programs like HUD, CDBG, or WIOA is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to work on a flexible, as-needed basis.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other