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Grants Specialist Job Description


Quick Description

 

The Grants Specialist delivers outstanding customer service, skill, and results to Scandiuzzi Krebs clients seeking to develop and maintain revenue from foundation, corporate, and government grants.


Qualifications and Skills

 

  • Track record of success researching, writing, submitting, and reporting grants from foundation, corporate, and government sources.

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  • Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in person.

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  • Ability to quickly understand and digest the culture, mission, and needs of culture and community building organizations and other potential clients.

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  • Ability to collaborate in the articulation and development of goals and programs.

 

  • Ability to match organizations with funders and recommend high-likelihood opportunities.

 

  • Ability to write about the value of racial and social justice and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ led and serving organizations. 

 

  • Demonstrated competency with and commitment to anti-racism.

 

  • Sense of humor; embrace collaboration; love for adventure.

 

Duties

 

  • Meet with clients independently and in concert with other members of the Scandiuzzi Krebs team. 

 

  • Develop plans and calendars for grants applications.

 

  • Acquire necessary information from clients to answer proposal questions.

 

  • Understand organizational tone and brand, and communicate that in proposals.

 

  • Write proposals and ensure timely submissions.

 

  • Develop budgets and other supporting materials for proposals as needed.

 

  • Develop reports and ensure timely submission.


About Scandiuzzi Krebs

 

Scandiuzzi Krebs is a start-up strategy firm for culture and community building founded by Carlo Scandiuzzi and Josef Krebs. We pride ourselves on excellence of service and creativity. We operate a flexible environment and are growing quickly. Our ideal clients are visionaries with the imagination and grit to change the world.

 

We operate in alignment with our core values:

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1.  Mutual Exchange.  We value people’s unique experiences and knowledge: we co-create spaces where we can share our full selves as equal partners.

2.  Radical Accountability.  We all operate within historically oppressive systems: we are accountable to one another as individuals and organizations within the broader context of our community’s needs and priorities.

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Compensation and work environment

 

  • Our current roster of grant writers are at full capacity. We are looking for someone to join our team with availability to take on new clients as we continue to grow.

  • Compensation is at variable rates for internal work ($25/hour) and billable hours ($50-75/hour to start).

  • You can create your own working schedule with minimal internal meetings. 

  • We do not currently offer benefits besides the legally mandated paid sick and family leave.

  • We welcome folks who have other jobs and are looking to transition to consulting.

  • Opportunities for growth abound.


Application

 

Scandiuzzi Krebs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Women, BIPOC people, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

To apply, please send a brief letter of interest and resume with a sample of your proposal work to: 

 

Megan Ahiers

Scandiuzzi Krebs

megan@scandiuzzikrebs.com

Subject line: Grants Specialist Application

We believe that by working together we can make the world a better place.
 

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