Grant Writer/Grants Manager Job at College Track in Los Angeles

Overview

As our Grant Writer/Grants Manager, you play a key role in securing and sustaining funding from a diverse portfolio of funders that contribute to College Track's annual revenue of $57.8M. You will create clear, concise, and compelling grant proposals and reports that support thousands of scholars in their journeys to and through college. Day to day, you will prepare grant proposals and reports, collaborate with Central and site-based teams to gather necessary information, and work with a group of passionate writers to share knowledge and best practices. To thrive in this job, you must be a highly skilled, persuasive writer and collaborator.

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips scholars facing systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in pursuit of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power. We are a values-first organization, placing commitment, passion, joy, authenticity, and excellence at the center of everything we do across our 12 sites.

You’ll know this role is the right fit for you

• You are a skilled, persuasive, and sophisticated writer whose words inspire action, particularly when telling the stories of historically underrepresented communities through an asset-based lens.
• You are an adept project manager, able to plan and execute effectively while juggling multiple, concurrent deadlines with precision.
• You excel at building authentic, joyful relationships and using them to drive projects forward toward shared goals.
• You are a meticulous writer and big-picture thinker, committed to proofreading until there are no errors.
• You are excited to work remotely or hybrid from any of our regional locations: Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; New Orleans, LA; or the D.C. Metro Area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant proposals and reports for a diverse funder portfolio.
• Collaborate with Central and site-based teams to gather information and meet funder requirements.
• Work with a team of grant writers to share knowledge and best practices.
• Demonstrate highly skilled, persuasive writing and collaborative abilities to secure and sustain funding.

Qualifications

• Skilled, persuasive, and sophisticated writer whose words inspire action, especially when telling stories of historically underrepresented communities through an asset-based lens.
• Adept project manager, able to plan and execute effectively while juggling multiple, concurrent deadlines with precision.
• Excellent at building authentic, joyful relationships to drive projects forward toward shared goals.
• Meticulous writer and big-picture thinker, committed to proofreading with zero errors.
• Willing to work remotely or hybrid from one of the regional locations: Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; New Orleans, LA; or the D.C. Metro Area.

Location and work arrangement

Remote or hybrid from our regional locations: Oakland, CA; Sacramento, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Denver, CO; New Orleans, LA; or the D.C. Metro Area.

Benefits and compensation

As a member of College Track's team, you would have access to extensive benefits focused on health care, work-life balance, and financial security. We provide up to 26 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 28 paid office closure and holiday days in your first year. Learn more about benefits here (bit.ly/JpBs22) and learn more about the role by viewing the full job description here (bit.ly/CT22GM).

Salary by location

The full salary range for each location is below:

• Oakland, CA ($78,000-$95,000)
• Sacramento, CA ($70,000-$85,500)
• Los Angeles, CA ($70,000-$85,500)
• Denver, CO ($70,000-$85,500)
• New Orleans, LA ($62,000-$75,500)
• D.C. Metro Area ($78,000-$95,000)

As a new hire, you can expect an offer in the second quartile to support internal equity while leaving room for salary growth during your time in the role.

Starting offers by location

• Oakland, CA ($82,250 - $86,499)
• Sacramento, CA ($73,875 - $77,749)
• Los Angeles, CA ($73,875 - $77,749)
• Denver, CO ($73,875 - $77,749)
• New Orleans, LA ($65,375 - $68,749)
• D.C. Metro Area ($82,250 - $86,499)

How to apply

We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. Given the writing-centered nature of this role, a cover letter is required.

Equal opportunity

College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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