Volunteer Grant Writer
The Volunteer Grant Writer is a part-time, fully remote position that reports directly to the Director of Operations and Development, an experienced grant writer. The Volunteer Grant Writer will be responsible for the full range of activities needed to develop persuasive proposals for grant requests, including managing and supporting research, writing, and coordinating the grant application process.
In this unpaid position, the Volunteer Grant Writer will have the opportunity to develop professional grant writing skills, learn about the immigration system, and work closely with the directors of the Refugee Translation Project. This could also be an internship if the Volunteer Grant Writer would like credit.
The Volunteer Grant Writer duties will include:
- Writing high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
- Researching and collecting data on each grant
- Managing the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials
- Developing and maintaining a proposal calendar
- Coordinating and following up on the progress of submitted proposals
- Developing an annual grants strategy
- Conducting prospect research to identify, cultivate and solicit new grants
Experience/Qualifications:
- Completion or enrollment in a grant writing course or some experience with writing grants
- Personal passion for immigrant rights and a commitment to helping refugees from marginalized communities
- Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven
- Clear, precise and compelling writing skills
- Experience in the field of immigration, refugees and human rights a plus
Hours: 5-10 hours a week
Pay: This is a volunteer position
To apply, please email resume and brief cover letter to info@refugeetranslation.org
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