What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at VIABILITY, INC?
Position: Grant Writer
Location: Springfield, MA - Remote (Applicants must currently reside in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, or Oklahoma)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Schedule: Four Weekdays, with flexibility to attend mandatory onsite meetings
Summary:
- The Grant Writer will be responsible for identifying and researching private and government grant opportunities that align with Viability’s strategic funding priorities. They will craft professional, compelling, and results-driven grant proposals and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs). To inform their work, the Grant Writer will develop a strong understanding of Viability’s mission, services, culture, programs, and values. They will collaborate closely with organizational leaders, program directors, and other key stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights. The role also involves conducting thorough research, utilizing internal data and external sources to build strong, evidence-based cases for support. Accuracy and timeliness are essential, as the Grant Writer will be responsible for fact-checking all proposals to ensure they meet funding criteria and submission deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, writing, communications or other relevant degree required with at least 3 years of experience.
- More extensive professional grant or proposal writing experience with a proven track record of success in securing grants may be substituted.
- Demonstrated grant- writing proficiency is required including grammar, punction, word use, sentence structure, organized presentation (flow), clarity and persuasiveness. Verbal communication must be equally confident, effective and professional.
- Experience researching and sourcing grants.
- Demonstrated value of our mission.
- Strong project management, tracking, prioritizing and organizing skills are required along with drive, initiative and resourcefulness to get things done.
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance plans.
- Dependent care flexible spending account.
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings account.
- Pet-plan discount program offered through Fetch.
- Company paid Long-term Disability insurance.
- Company paid Short-term Disability insurance. (NY & OK employees only)
- Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
Benefits & Perks for all Viability staff members:
- Employer matched 403B contributions starting day 1 of employment.
- Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off.
- 11 Paid Holidays a year.
- Access to training and professional development resources through our comprehensive online learning platform.
- Referral Incentive bonus. For every friend, family member, or previous co-worker you refer to join our Viability team, you will receive an incentive bonus for each successfully hired candidate!
- Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
- Work-life balance.
Who We Are
Our team of 480 dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access.
Our Vision
Be a community of program participants and staff making inclusion and access of individuals with disabilities or disadvantages a way for people, businesses, and communities to succeed together.
To apply, please see the Careers section of our website at VIABILITY.org. If accommodations are needed for the application process, please call or text us at (413) 461-9486, and we will be happy to assist.