Grant Writer

Description

Position at Teach Coalition

Who We Are:

Teach Coalition, a division of the Orthodox Union, assists nonpublic schools in navigating government programs to ensure schools receive all funds available to them. We are looking for someone who has or will gain expertise on federal and state funding opportunities, including government security grants. This staff member will work closely with schools, synagogues, and camps to develop, write, and edit funding proposals.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

Position Summary:

The grant writer will support schools, synagogues, and camps by researching, writing, and managing security grant applications, tracking progress, and assisting with all related administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

Working closely with schools, synagogues, and camps to write and edit grant applications

Researching and developing expertise on security funding opportunities throughout the U.S.

Reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs)

Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track applications, achievements, and progress in the grant application processes

Visiting sites to assist with the development of grant applications

Assisting clients will all the administrative requirements of grant applications Essential Skills:

Meets deadlines by determining priorities and establishing target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of government contracting requirements

Strong writing and analytical skill

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Works well independently and on a team

Strong time management skills

Takes initiative, problem solver, and thinks creatively

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Commitment to the Teach Coalition mission Minimum Education/Experience Required:

BA or graduate degree

Minimum 2 years grant writing or applicable/equivalent experience

Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook. Spreadsheet and database knowledge Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is between $55,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience.

We offer employer-sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans.

Other benefits include:

Paid sick days

Paid vacation days

Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays

Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath

Free life and disability insurance

Discounted continuing education

403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continuous service)