Younity is hiring: Part Time Grant Writer in Trenton

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Reports To: Vice President of Development & Communications

Status: Part-time, Hybrid

Schedule: M-F, 15-20 hours per week

Salary: $25 per hour

Position Summary

Younity is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Grant Writer to support our mission by securing funding from foundations and corporate partners. This role manages the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to tracking, reporting, and stewardship. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, highly organized, and comfortable collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and submit foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports
• Research new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other institutional funders
• Collaborate with the VP of Development & Communications and program staff to develop proposals
• Work with the VP of Finance to prepare accurate grant budgets
• Maintain and update a comprehensive Grants Calendar, including deadlines, revenue targets, and outcomes
• Submit approximately 8 proposals or reports per month

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in grant writing and grants management within a nonprofit or government agency
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, online grant submission systems, and databases
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Completion of Younity’s 50-hour Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Training within the first year of employment, or valid certificate from another agency (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required)

To Apply

Please submit your resume to Erin Hartshorn at erin@younitynj.org.