Hourly Contract Grant Writer

Hourly Contract Grant Writer

DUTIES:

The hourly Grants Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, and securing Federal, State, and local grant proposals. The hourly Grants Writer will possess grant writing experience that demonstrates a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities, including excellent research, writing, and verbal skills.

Position Requirements – Essential:

• Researches and identifies funding proposals through federal, state, and local agencies, including private and public foundations
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documentation consistent with the requirements of each funding source.
• Maintains responsibility for working with the Program Director to develop grant schedules and track grant application progress.
• Responsible for communicating with Unlisted Projects staff and board, working collaboratively to conceptualize new projects based on identified funding opportunities.
• Follow and track all grant compliance and contracting requirements consistent with instruction or guidance from funding sources through FAQs, CFRs, email, webinars, and other types of communication.
• Serves as liaison and interacts with federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that grant proposals comply with funder guidelines for grant proposals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful grant writing experience with a proven record of securing major grants.
• Thorough knowledge of the grant application process, scoring criteria, and funding cycles.
• Exhibited success in writing and securing grants for projects and programs.

PREFERRED QUALITIES:

Candidates must be:

• Organized
• Collaborative
• Self-sufficient and motivated in the realm of grant writing and working with a small organization.
• Culturally Aware
• Task-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable, open, and flexible
• Empathetic with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to keep good relationships with sponsors
• Engaged with the community
• Excited about weird, wonderful, and challenging artwork in digital emerging media
• Inspired by working in a collaborative, DIY environment of diverse artists and creative folks
• Interested in thinking about systemic change, new systems, access, and barriers within technology across class and socioeconomic status

Grant Writing Contractor Work Year Equivalent (WYE) with Hours

$50/hour, not to exceed 100 hours.

Texas Commission of the Arts: 10- 15 Hours Total

• Time of Year: Spring/ Winter
• Status: Have Received/ Needs Updating
• Estimated Time of Application: 5-10 Hours
• Estimated Difficulty: Low
• Estimated Time of Compliance: 5 hours

City of Austin- Thrive/ Elevate Grant: 30 -40 Hours

• Time of Year: Winter
• Status: Have Received/ Needs Updating
• Estimated Time of Application:20-30 Hours
• Estimated Difficulty: High
• Estimated Time of Compliance: 10 hours

Scan Design Foundation Grant: 10 Hours

• Time of Year: Spring
• Status: Have Received/ Needs Updating
• Estimated Time of Application: 5 Hours
• Estimated Difficulty: Low
• Estimated Time of Compliance: 5 hours

New Grant Research/Application: 25 Hours ( 1-2 new grant applications)

• Time of Year: Winter/Varies
• Status: Not Received
• Estimated Time of Application: 20 Hours
• Estimated Difficulty: NA
• Estimated Time of Compliance: 10

Donor cultivation strategy: 5-10 Hours

HOW TO APPLY:

If interested, apply by sending a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to info@unlistedprojects.com with the subject line “First name_Last name_ Grant Writing Contractor Application”.