Grants Writer

REMOTE | PART-TIME

Boulo Solutions is sourcing candidates for a local Birmingham-based non-profit research organization looking to hire a Part-Time Grant Writer to join their growing team.

Employment Type: Part Time, estimated 15 hours per week

Pay: $35-$40 hourly

Benefits: Flexible work hours

Grant Writer Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, and submits all grant applications for new and existing programs within the Scientific Platforms division. Is responsible for accuracy and consistency.
• Works closely with scientific staff to become familiar with research and service offerings and incorporates that knowledge into writing/editing grant proposals.
• Completes all applications with appropriate attachments, including fiscal items, for review by leadership and principal investigators prior to submission.
• Develops and maintains a timeline for each grant submission to ensure adequate time for scientific review in order to submit the grant by the deadline.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains standard information on the organization, its history and programs, and the background and credentials of key staff for use in grant applications. Updates this information as needed.
• Keeps in contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive material.
• Coordinates and submits intermediate and closure grant reports for internal review and external submission.
• Uses electronic submission systems to apply for grants, cooperative agreements, and specified contracts, and to submit reports.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of grant guidelines.
• Maintains current records in electronic and paper files to track grants and complete grant reporting.
• Identifies organizations and initiatives for potential new grant submissions including and works with internal departments and principal investigators to identify new opportunities.
• Tracks and reports on new funding opportunities related to the mission of the organization.
• Participates in and coordinates activities commonly associated with responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFI), and requests for quotes (RFQ).
• Continuously looks for and implements improvements that drive process efficiencies in grant submissions.
• Completes other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• B.S degree in chemistry, biology or related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant writing experience. Willing to train if no experience in these scientific fields.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to write and edit within the context of grant guidelines.
• Demonstrated technical and scientific writing experience as it applies to winning proposal development.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific terminology and concepts for lay audiences.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage grant process with multiple collaborators.
• The ability to succeed under pressure in a deadline-driven environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other relevant software.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience writing RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Scientific background.
• Working knowledge of MS Project.