Security Center Grant Writer

Grant Writer, Teach Coalition

Full time, working from office headquarters in Lower Manhattan

Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000

Teach Coalition, a division of the Orthodox Union, assists nonpublic schools in navigating government programs to ensure schools receive all funds available to them. We are looking for someone who has or will gain expertise on federal and state funding opportunities, including government security grants. This staff member will work closely with schools, synagogues, and camps to develop, write, and edit funding proposals.

Essential Functions

Working closely with schools, synagogues, and camps to write and edit grant applications
Researching and developing expertise on security funding opportunities throughout the U.S.
Reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs)
Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track applications, achievements, and progress in the grant application processes
Visiting sites to assist with the development of grant applications

Essential Skills

Meets deadlines by determining priorities and establishing target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of government contracting requirements
Strong writing and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Works well independently and on a team
Strong time management skills
Takes initiative, problem solver, and thinks creatively
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Commitment to the Teach Coalition mission

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

– BA or graduate degree

– Minimum 2 years grant writing or applicable/equivalent experience

– Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook. Spreadsheet and database knowledge