Grant Writer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Grant Writer

Effective Date: 6.5.2026

Reports to: Chief Community Development Officer

Pay Range: $36.53-$44.40

Status: ☒ Full Time ☐ Part Time ☒ Regular ☐ Temporary

FLSA: ☐ Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Grant Writer plays a key role within Chief Seattle Club's grant writing team, managing both public and private grant applications for programs, capital projects, and services. This position is responsible for writing and managing funding applications to support ongoing and future initiatives, as well as assisting program staff with contract negotiations and reporting. The Grant Writer contributes to a rapidly expanding public grants and contracts portfolio, particularly in Permanent Supportive Housing, a core service of Chief Seattle Club.

The likely candidate will have commitment to agency performance standards, including personal responsibility, client/customer service orientation, teamwork, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor. Experience with budgeting, data management, research protocols, and compliance requirements. And Ability to manage multiple, complex timelines for both self and others, including staff, partners, and collaborators.

Essential Job Functions:

• Research, evaluate, and track public funding opportunities aligned with each program area.


• Analyze public policy trends and emerging issues that impact Chief Seattle Club services, supporting strategic public funding discussions.


• Monitor government policies and priorities to identify alignment with Chief Seattle Club’s work.


• Collaborate with agency staff and leadership to compile, write, and edit grant applications.


• Work with the Development leadership to develop and manage internal grant writing resources, including cross-training program staff and documenting processes.


• Coordinate research on grant funding to strategically develop projects that support program growth.


• Research and gather data to support need statements, objectives, and evaluation criteria for proposals.


• Coordinate all grant applications with partners and internal staff to ensure consistency and alignment.


• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and local community organizations.


• Prepare reports and communications for agency committees and the Board of Trustees, and manage a database of funding source contacts, activities, and statuses.


• Assist program staff with grant follow-up, reporting, and invoicing as needed.


• Oversee public grant writing efforts to ensure the highest quality and compliance with funder requirements.


• Maintain key project documents, including monthly workload reports, grant calendars, and tracking tools.


• While focused on public grants, it also contributes to private grant writing and project management as needed, with similar responsibilities.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain active engagement in promoting a safe work environment by following safety procedures and participating in required safety trainings relevant to their role.


• Perform other duties as situation requires or as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Education: HS Diploma or AA preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in research, grant development, and proposal writing, preferably in government or nonprofit sectors. This may include grant writing as part of program leadership responsibilities. Proven experience in planning and managing large, complex projects. Demonstrated success in developing programs and writing grants for housing, homelessness, and culturally responsive services. Experience working with American Indian, Alaskan Native, and First Nations people and organizations is required.

Technical Skills & Competencies: Proficient in MS Office products and web-based research tools. Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and project management skills.

Soft Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple, complex timelines for both self and others, including staff, partners, and collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of social justice issues and related policy matters is preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment: 

• As a human services organization working in crisis response settings, all staff must work on-site full-time to remain accessible to program staff and understand the day-to-day experiences of members and frontline staff.


• The Grant Writer will occasionally attend off-site meetings with funders or community partners.


• Travel is minimal and primarily local but may include occasional out-of-state travel for conferences or funder meetings.


• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs.) may be required.


• The ability to communicate clearly for in-person meetings, video calls, and presentations.

Most positions at CSC are exposed to members of the community who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to: domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care when working indirectly or directly with clients. Mental health care referrals for employees is available.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Benefits Summary: 

Full-time employee benefits package includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and an Employee Assistance Program 


• Public Transportation (ORCA) pass 


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Transparent Pay Schedule


• Internal Hiring and Encouraged Advancement

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chief Seattle Club is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. It is Chief Seattle Club’s policy not to discriminate against employees and applicants based on race, color, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Chief Seattle Club is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.