Senior Grants Associate
Environmental Protection Network, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Priority Deadline: February 10th
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) is a 501c3 non?profit organization with over a $5 million annual budget. EPN has a small staff across the country, a number of contractors, and more than 700 EPA alumni volunteers focused on building and defending the capacity of environmental agencies and the communities they serve to address the most urgent health and environmental crises. EPN works to:
Ensure that EPA advances policies, budgets, and institutional changes to address climate and environmental injustices, as well as other pressing public health needs
Provide pro bono capacity?building technical assistance and training to frontline communities, NGOs, and under?resourced state/local/tribal government agencies
Provide pro bono support to civil servants
Educate Congress and serve as a critical resource for facts, objective analysis, and scientific rigor for reporters and other strategic partners
Work will be predominantly remote, as EPN does not have an office. There will be some in?person meetings in locations within the United States. About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Development, Kathy Pope, the Senior Grants Associate will play a critical role in supporting EPNs fundraising efforts by managing, writing, and coordinating grant and contract proposals and reports. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail?oriented writer who can manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams in a fast?paced, mission?driven environment. The Senior Grants Associate will also work closely with the Executive Director, other senior staff, and the Board of Directors to support EPNs institutional fundraising strategy, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and advance special development projects as needed. Responsibilities Grant/Contract Development & Writing Research, review, and write compelling grant and contract proposals, letters of inquiry, and renewal applications aligned with EPNs mission and priorities Collaborate with national policy, technical assistance, civil service resilience, and public affairs staff to gather information and develop strong narratives Work with the fractional CFO, Operations, and the Executive Director to develop detailed budgets and budget justifications aligned with funder guidelines Track grant opportunities and deadlines Collaborate with partners such as Lawyers for Good Government and the DOE Alumni Association on grant applications and joint proposals Create and edit slides for funder briefings Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support EPNs development goals
Grant/Contract Compliance & Reporting
Prepare interim and final grant reports and contract invoices in compliance with funder requirements Prepare outlines and briefing documents and schedule prep time for verbal reports
Special Projects & Development Support Support special projects, including funder research, proposal strategy, and internal process improvements Assist with strengthening internal grant systems, templates, and documentation as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Demonstrated success writing grant proposals and reports for foundations and/or government funders Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with keen attention to detail Experience coordinating multiple deadlines and managing grant calendars Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross?functional teams Strong organizational and project management skills Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting concepts and grant compliance requirements Experience developing, reviewing, and managing grant budgets in collaboration with finance and program staff Interest in environmental justice, public health, climate policy, or related fields Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Canva, and virtual collaboration tools
Core Competencies
Building Relationships: The Senior Grants Associate establishes and maintains strong relationships, fostering trust and rapport with internal and external staff, navigating complex relationships to execute support across the entire team. Planning: The Senior Grants Associate develops clear, effective plans to manage grant/contract pipelines, proposal schedules, and reporting deadlines, proactively anticipating needs and coordinating with stakeholders. Managing Execution: The Senior Grants Associate ensures strong execution by managing grant/contract deliverables from start to finish, tracking progress, adapting to changing priorities, and following through on details.
Pay
An annual salary of $76,341 in Washington, D.C. (salary adjusted for locality)
Benefits
EPN is a fully remote virtual environment. Compensation is a package of total rewards that starts with a competitive salary. Work?Life Balance
Employees are encouraged to balance a 40?hour work week with a flexible schedule and core hours of 11?AM?4?PM ET. 11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid days when the office is closed, including: The work day before or after July?4. The day before and after Thanksgiving. The week of December?25th and the week of Jan?1st (FY?26?Dec?21??Jan?1?, FY?27?Dec?20??Dec?31)
Organization?wide non?meeting days on all major holidays outside the federal calendar (staff may submit for religious or cultural holidays). 3?weeks (120?hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation). 5 days of annual disaster relief time off when a natural disaster impacts you or your family (does not carry over or pay out on exit). 5 days of annual bereavement (does not carry over or pay out on exit). 3 annual EPN days to be used for any purpose across the year (does not carry over or pay out on exit).
Financial Security
Competitive market?based salary. Annual tenure bonus (determined annually, where funds are available). Performance?based bonuses where applicable. 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match.
Wellness Benefits
90% employer?paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 50% employer?paid family coverage. 100% employer?paid life (50?K); optional additional life coverage for employee and spouse. 100% employer?paid short? and long?term disability insurance. Access to employee?paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits. Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Career Development
Up to $500/yr for professional development expenses. Ongoing access to internal professional development training.
Additional Benefits
$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement. Up to $2,000/yr for purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment consistently used to carry out staff responsibilities. Applicable travel expenses reimbursed, including travel time outside local area.
Environmental injustices disproportionately impact the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working?class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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Work will be predominantly remote, as EPN does not have an office. There will be some in?person meetings in locations within the United States. About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Development, Kathy Pope, the Senior Grants Associate will play a critical role in supporting EPNs fundraising efforts by managing, writing, and coordinating grant and contract proposals and reports. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail?oriented writer who can manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams in a fast?paced, mission?driven environment. The Senior Grants Associate will also work closely with the Executive Director, other senior staff, and the Board of Directors to support EPNs institutional fundraising strategy, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and advance special development projects as needed. Responsibilities Grant/Contract Development & Writing Research, review, and write compelling grant and contract proposals, letters of inquiry, and renewal applications aligned with EPNs mission and priorities Collaborate with national policy, technical assistance, civil service resilience, and public affairs staff to gather information and develop strong narratives Work with the fractional CFO, Operations, and the Executive Director to develop detailed budgets and budget justifications aligned with funder guidelines Track grant opportunities and deadlines Collaborate with partners such as Lawyers for Good Government and the DOE Alumni Association on grant applications and joint proposals Create and edit slides for funder briefings Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned to support EPNs development goals
Grant/Contract Compliance & Reporting
Prepare interim and final grant reports and contract invoices in compliance with funder requirements Prepare outlines and briefing documents and schedule prep time for verbal reports
Special Projects & Development Support Support special projects, including funder research, proposal strategy, and internal process improvements Assist with strengthening internal grant systems, templates, and documentation as needed
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Demonstrated success writing grant proposals and reports for foundations and/or government funders Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with keen attention to detail Experience coordinating multiple deadlines and managing grant calendars Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with cross?functional teams Strong organizational and project management skills Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting concepts and grant compliance requirements Experience developing, reviewing, and managing grant budgets in collaboration with finance and program staff Interest in environmental justice, public health, climate policy, or related fields Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Canva, and virtual collaboration tools
Core Competencies
Building Relationships: The Senior Grants Associate establishes and maintains strong relationships, fostering trust and rapport with internal and external staff, navigating complex relationships to execute support across the entire team. Planning: The Senior Grants Associate develops clear, effective plans to manage grant/contract pipelines, proposal schedules, and reporting deadlines, proactively anticipating needs and coordinating with stakeholders. Managing Execution: The Senior Grants Associate ensures strong execution by managing grant/contract deliverables from start to finish, tracking progress, adapting to changing priorities, and following through on details.
Pay
An annual salary of $76,341 in Washington, D.C. (salary adjusted for locality)
Benefits
EPN is a fully remote virtual environment. Compensation is a package of total rewards that starts with a competitive salary. Work?Life Balance
Employees are encouraged to balance a 40?hour work week with a flexible schedule and core hours of 11?AM?4?PM ET. 11 paid Federal Holidays and other paid days when the office is closed, including: The work day before or after July?4. The day before and after Thanksgiving. The week of December?25th and the week of Jan?1st (FY?26?Dec?21??Jan?1?, FY?27?Dec?20??Dec?31)
Organization?wide non?meeting days on all major holidays outside the federal calendar (staff may submit for religious or cultural holidays). 3?weeks (120?hours) of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal days, and vacation). 5 days of annual disaster relief time off when a natural disaster impacts you or your family (does not carry over or pay out on exit). 5 days of annual bereavement (does not carry over or pay out on exit). 3 annual EPN days to be used for any purpose across the year (does not carry over or pay out on exit).
Financial Security
Competitive market?based salary. Annual tenure bonus (determined annually, where funds are available). Performance?based bonuses where applicable. 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match.
Wellness Benefits
90% employer?paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 50% employer?paid family coverage. 100% employer?paid life (50?K); optional additional life coverage for employee and spouse. 100% employer?paid short? and long?term disability insurance. Access to employee?paid FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits. Up to 6 weeks of paid leave upon birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Career Development
Up to $500/yr for professional development expenses. Ongoing access to internal professional development training.
Additional Benefits
$150 monthly cell phone plan and home internet reimbursement. Up to $2,000/yr for purchase of phones, computers, headsets, software, or other equipment consistently used to carry out staff responsibilities. Applicable travel expenses reimbursed, including travel time outside local area.
Environmental injustices disproportionately impact the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working?class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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