Grants and Development Associate

The Grants and Development Associate is responsible for ensuring excellence in research, writing, and reporting for grants for Jefferson County Greenways Foundation. This position will work directly with the Development Director, External Affairs Director, CEO, and other staff as appropriate. This position will be responsible for contributing to annual fundraising efforts through grant writing, grant management, and development team support. The Grants Development Associate will report directly to the Development Director, and works closely with External and Governmental Affairs Director, CEO, COO, and other staff as deemed appropriate.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• The ability to work both in a team setting and independently.
• Must be proficient with Google Suites and commonly used Grant portals.
• CRM proficiency preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience with a nonprofit organization and grant management.
• Proven fundraising track record on raising money from foundation and corporate sources.
• Comfort in researching and analyzing large groups of data.
• Experience with budget development and monitoring.
• Knowledge of contracts and agreements would be a plus.
• Capable of handling numerous tasks at once and still meeting deadlines.

Compensation

• Full-time position: 40 hours per week, requiring some evenings and weekends for organizational events.
• Some remote work available.
• Salary Range: $42,000-50,000 based on experience.
• Paid Holidays and Time Off: 18 days annually, plus holidays.
• Health/Dental Coverage: 100% of individual premiums covered.
• IRA with Employer Match: 3% after one year of employment.
• Life Insurance/AD&D: 100% of premiums covered.

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