Grant Writer | Part-time
Required Skills
Grant Writer Qualifications
- Excellent expository writing, research, and organization skills.
- BA/BS from accredited college or university in the pertinent subject matter (Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, Behavioral Health or Social Sciences) or pertinent skills (Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or English); or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience. Graduate Degree, a plus.
- Minimum 2+ to 5 years of experience with writing grants across multiple funding sectors for a variety of population types is preferred.
- Knowledge of Funding requirements
- Experience with multi-million dollar grants as well as statewide
- Extensive experience with EOHHS funded agencies, federal funds (i.e., SAMSHA, Health and Human Services
- Cultural Sensitivity and Competence are important success factors
- Familiarity with social/behavioral health services,
- Facility with key computer programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience in quantitative data analysis and presentation would be highly welcome.
- Initiative, attention to detail, and reliability in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Environment
Gandara Mental Health Center is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Gandara Mental Health Center is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Reports to: Grant Development Director.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
** Due to COVID-19, the Grant Writer opportunity based in the West Springfield Office, has partial remote flexibility **
Please forward your Resume/CV to Jayson Sánchez at careers@gandaracenter.org. For additional inquiries, call our office 413-736-8329 ext. 1038