Specifications Writer jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus Group, recently recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.  

OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES:

In collaboration with the Resource Development Director, this position will assist in the organization’s pursuit of federal, state, and local grants that supports the work of multiple subsidiaries. The Grant Writer will be challenged to research, synthesize information, write, and assemble competitive proposals to support a family of organizations delivering an array of services including but not limited to workforce solutions, economic development, community development, adult education, secondary education, reentry services, and dropout prevention and recovery programming. The Grant Writer will also work with operations and program staff for effective launch of funded programs.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Primary duties of the Grant Writer include:

• Collaborate with program staff to gather information, data, and insights for grant proposals.
• Prepare clear, compelling, and competitive narratives for grant applications, LOIs, and reports.
• Assist in the development of program budgets for grant proposals.
• Prepare and assemble all components of grant applications including budgets, budget narratives, and supporting documents, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and submission deadlines.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities from sources including governmental agencies, foundations, and corporations.
• Maintain proposal and submission records.
• Assist team members with writing programmatic reports to internal and external stakeholders, meeting contractual reporting requirements.
• Provide support for grant award management, as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Proven experience in grant writing and program development
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong skills in technical writing, editing, and proofreading
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions to overcome challenges
• Ability to work independently, juggling a variety of tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with government and foundation electronic grants systems/portals (e.g., SAM, grants.gov, JustGrants, NexSYS, FLUXX)
• Data analysis experience 
• Budget development experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Flexible and open  
• While this role is flexible with optional remote work, there will be meetings that will require on-site presence at our service locations. These meetings may be frequent at times.
• Competitive salary and benefits  
• Culture of learning and professional growth

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: 

• Robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team.  
• Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.  
• Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role. 
• Cross Operational Meetings with your peers. 
• Be a part of transformational change in the Southwest Michigan Region  

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.   We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.   It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time. 

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.