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Grants Specialist

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Robert Half

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high‑impact, long‑term role supporting a well‑established, collaborative grants team. The Grants Specialist will play a meaningful role in securing funding that fuels programs, innovation, and long‑term growth. This assignment is designed for someone who wants more than a short‑term contract. For the right individual, this role offers the chance to demonstrate value, grow with the team, and be considered for a permanent seat.

Job Responsibility:

  • Research and identify compelling public and private funding opportunities
  • Contribute to a strong, forward‑looking grants pipeline
  • Support grant strategy and long‑term funding goals
  • Write, edit, and assemble high‑quality grant proposals and letters of intent
  • Partner with subject‑matter experts to gather stories, data, and budgets
  • Ensure submissions are polished, compelling, and aligned with funder guidelines
  • Assist with managing awarded grants, tracking milestones and deliverables
  • Help prepare progress reports, outcomes summaries, and final submissions
  • Support grant compliance and documentation efforts
  • Maintain accurate grant records and tracking tools
  • Monitor deadlines, renewals, and reporting requirements
  • Use grants management systems to support visibility and efficiency
  • Work closely with an experienced, supportive grants team
  • Collaborate across programs and stakeholders
  • Contribute ideas that improve processes and strengthen results

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in grant writing, grants administration, or similar work
  • Strong writing, editing, and research skills
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail
  • The ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping quality high

Nice to have:

  • Experience with government or foundation funding
  • Familiarity with grants management or CRM platforms
  • Knowledge of compliance or reporting requirements
  • Experience in nonprofit, education, healthcare, or public‑sector environments
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

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