Contract Grant Writer & Grants Reporting Specialist

Position: Contract (Hybrid /Flexible Hours); able to come into SF office at least 1x per month

Compensation: $75 per hour

Enterprise for Youth empowers under-resourced youth to reach their potential through transformative paid internship experiences supported by a community of employers, caring adults, and peers. Enterprise for Youth envisions that all youth are prepared for their professional future and become successful members of society. 

Enterprise for Youth seeks a Contract Grants Reporting Specialist & Grant Writer to support both new grant writing and post-award grant reporting and compliance. This role combines compelling proposal development with rigorous reporting management. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and strategic thinker with exceptional attention to detail, project management discipline, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with program and finance teams.

• Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with Enterprise’s mission and programs.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept papers tailored to funder priorities.
• Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather data, metrics, and budgets.
• Ensure all submissions meet funder guidelines and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar tracking deadlines and submissions.

• Review awarded grants to document reporting requirements, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Maintain a master reporting calendar for interim and final reports.
• Draft accurate, compelling narrative and financial reports.
• Work closely with program staff to gather performance data and impact stories.
• Partner with finance to align reporting with budget tracking and expenditures.
• Ensure timely submission of all reports and maintain organized grant records.
• Monitor grant deliverables and proactively flag risks or compliance gaps.
• Utilize Salesforce (or similar CRM) to track grants, reporting milestones, and data.

• Proven success writing and securing grants from foundations, corporations, and/or government agencies.
• Experience preparing interim and final grant reports.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational systems.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience working cross-functionally with program and finance teams.
• Deadline-driven, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Familiarity with grant compliance and financial reporting requirements.
• Added bonus is mission driven individuals with a passion for working with youth

• Please submit a resume, writing sample (proposal or report), and brief cover letter outlining your experience with both grant writing and grant reporting to:  Sjoe@enterpriseforyouth.org