FSRI - Grant Writer

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in

Position Summary: We are seeking a Grant professional who is confident, self-assured, and proud of their individuality to manage all phases of public and private sector grant development and reporting for federal, state and local organizations.

Working with an existing three-person grant team and reporting to the Director of Grant Administration, this position will work closely with executive management, leadership and partner organizations to craft high impact proposals for funding to support FSRI's 30+ programs which span our Health, Healing, Hope and Home pillars, as well as our affiliates. This will also include working with elected officials, federal and state agencies and others on letters of support, letters of interest/inquiry, responses to requests for contract bids, related funder reporting, etc.

Qualifications:

• Stellar writing skills and a Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, human services preferred and/or related experience.
• A minimum of 2-3 years grant writing experience preferred.
• Experience with the development of federal and State of RI proposals preferred, including uploading application materials through their systems.
• Ability to work occasional (not regular) nights and weekends preferred.
• Strong project and time management skills preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite necessary.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Don't meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
Join our FAMILY today

About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state. We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities - we succeed by lifting others. FSRI's diverse and inclusive teams - working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields - every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

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