Grant Writer
$31/h-$32.9/h
a day ago
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Summary
International Rescue Committee is seeking a Grant Writer to join their development team in Elizabeth, NJ. The role involves identifying and applying for grant opportunities to support programs for refugees and immigrants.
About the Role
As a Grant Writer, you will research grant opportunities, write and edit proposals, manage grant calendars, collaborate with teams to develop budgets, ensure compliance with funder guidelines, track funding status, and support post-award reporting. You will also contribute to fundraising strategies and maintain accurate records.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field.
- 1+ year of experience writing successful grant proposals.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and formatting skills.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with nonprofit programs, evaluation metrics, or logic models.
- Experience with post-award compliance and reporting.
- Familiarity with grant databases and portals (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online, SAM.gov).
Benefits
- 10 sick days
- 10 US holidays
- 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
- Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
- Dental starting at $6.50 per month
- Vision starting at $5 per month
- FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
- 403b retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching
- Disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and families
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50+ countries and in 28 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
Elizabeth, NJ