Government Grant Writer - PartTime

Title: Part-Time Government Grants Writer

Reports To: Director of Grants Management and Data Services

The Women’s Safe House is the oldest and lar gest provider of emergency services to women and children experiencing domestic violence. We also work with women and families experiencing sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. The Women’s Safe House is a 24-hour facility. We are an active member of the State of Missouri and National Coalitions Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.

The Women’s Safe House seeks a seasoned part-time Grant Writer. This is a Part-Time position with at least 24 hours, or 3 days a week, of scheduled work. In months with multiple grants due, 30 hours per week might be expected. Remote work is available on occasion, but onsite collaboration is required for grant-related meetings and teamwork.

Description of Duties:

· Manage the full grant cycle of the grant writing process, including preparation, application development and writing, budget coordination with the Director of Finance and the Director of Grants Management and Data Services, timeline management, submission, and post-decision/award feedback for federal/state/local government grants.

· Research, identify, and prospect new government funding opportunities.

· Maintain databases and files for recording and tracking grant proposals, awards, calendars, and deadlines

· Analyze and understand agency needs and align them with funding priorities.

· Work in a team environment collaboratively on the grant process with multiple stakeholders. Including external partners

· Interpret and execute complex grant application instructions.

· Generate reports to meet agency and grantor requirements and other needs.

· In slower grant writing months, assist the Director of Grants Management and Data Services with data, reporting, and invoicing as needed.

Desired Requirements and Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Non-Profit Administration/Public Administration or a related field.

· Minimum 2-3 years of direct grant writing experience required, including managing multiple monthly government grant proposals under tight deadlines.

· Knowledge of federal, state and local government funding sources and mechanisms, preferably VOCA, CSF, and all federal and local housing grants, such as MHTF, and Affordable Housing.

· Demonstrated success securing competitive government grants, including VOCA, CSF, MHTF, RRH, SSVF, and Affordable Housing.

· Advanced written communication and proposal development skills; ability to submit strong, compliant writing samples on request.

· Highly developed organizational and time management abilities, capable of setting priorities under frequent deadline pressure.

· Familiarity with regulatory requirements for federal, state, and local funding.

· Competency in budget preparation and financial documentation for grant compliance.

· Technological proficiency in grants portals (ex., Grants.gov, JustGrants.gov, webgrants.gov, grantinterface.com), Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Adobe.

· Writing samples may be requested

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Desire to be a team player; willingness to help out in other areas as needed

· Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals; strong editing and computer skills are a requirement.

· Strong organizational and time management is needed.

· Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

· Strong attention to details is necessary.

· Must adhere to TWSH policies, procedures, and standards including, but not limited to, confidentiality assisting victims of crime and similar practices.

· A deep appreciation and understanding of the issues of trauma and domestic violence.

· Open to scheduling flexibility

· Willingness and ability to convey warmth, compassion, respect and non-judgment to people experiencing domestic violence.

· Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and practices including, but not limited to wearing rubber sole shoes when lifting and carrying items.

· Must have own reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

The Women’s Safe House is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply If interested in this position, please send a resume and cover letter that lists your specific government grant proposal successes to Patrick Foran, at pforan@twsh.org. Writing samples may be requested later.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• grant writing : 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25