Working at TAP

 

 

Title

Grants Writer/Planner

Posting Date

9/1/10

Job Code

GWP-Planning

TAP Department

Planning

Location

Roanoke, Virginia

Respond by

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Purpose

The Grant Writer/Planner will research pertinent data, write clear, effective proposals and prepare grant applications to public and private funding sources to sustain and expand programs at TAP, with an additional concentration upon the assigned component’s programs.

Education Requirements

 

  • BA in English, journalism, business or related field.

Responsibilities

·        Researches, identifies, qualifies, and contacts potential funding  and resource sources, (i.e. federal, state and local governments, foundations, corporations, etc.) and develops appropriate applications, proposals, and economic development initiatives;

·        Coordinates grant application/ program development process with component directors and program personnel; prepares and submits program proposals in a professional and timely manner;

·        Maintains thorough knowledge of current and best practices, developing initiatives, and effective grasp of the principles affecting the component programs;

·        Reviews and summarizes resource information for TAP program components and staff;

·        Presents timely and accurate information to director and program managers;

·        Develops and maintains listings of local, state, and national public and private resources that support component programs and projects;

·        Evaluates new resources to determine their requirements, funding interests and potential as they relate to TAP and its component programs;

·        Develops and sustains effective collaborations to fulfill program  and development purposes and proposal requirements;

·        Analyzes and collates participant and program data related to program activities, assisting with outcome measurement and the client tracking systems in place and under development.

·        Disseminates research findings to appropriate personnel;

·        Shares in the responsibility to mobilize community resources in support of TAP’s anti-poverty efforts;

·        Attends and participates in meetings of advisory groups, committees, boards, staff, etc., in related component focus areas;

·        Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Demonstrates effective writing and research skills. (Samples are to be provided.)

·        Demonstrates effective computer skills in a Windows environment: operating systems, MS Office applications, Internet mastery.

·        Demonstrates ability to present data effectively in oral, written, or graphic form

·        Strong mathematical, statistical and analytical skills

·        Demonstrates ability to work well with persons of varied economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds including community groups, government and professional agencies.

·        Valid drivers license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel.

·        Preferred knowledge of component programs and proposal preparation experience.

Salary

$26,000 to $33,000/yr.

 

 MUST submit cover letter, resume and writing samples in order to be considered for this position. Must have Workplace Development experience.

E-mail Resume

jobs@tapintohope.org

Contact Address

TAP

 

Attention: Job Code GWP-TVW

 

145 W. Campbell Ave S.W.;

P.O. Box 2868

 

Roanoke, Virginia  24001

Contact Fax

540-345-1944

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