Grant Writer

Statement of Duties:
Under direction of the Deputy Director of Grants Development, the Grant Writer researches and explores potential funding sources to support the work of all city departments and municipal programs and activities; assists with the development and writing of proposals, in tandem with department staff; and manages the Department’s online accounts with grantors and other entity registrations and updates the Grants page on the city site. This staffer supports the work of departments and disciplines across the city of Somerville, from the Somerville Public Library and the Council on Aging, to the Office of Sustainability and Environment and the Capital Projects Department, enhancing their capacity to secure resources for new and innovative or existing and enhanced projects and programs.

In addition and in collaboration with departmental staff and other city staff, the Grant Writer will be responsible for writing a variety of proposal materials, including narrative content; support letters from the Mayor’s office and other department heads, City Council members, and community partners; budgets; and additional proposal materials, and ensuring these materials are prepared and submitted according to the funder’s requirements.

Hours: Full-time
Salary: $75,000.00 annualized, plus benefits
Union: Non-Union
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: May 6