Grant Writer

Bruno Associates, Inc. is currently hiring for the position of Associate Grant Writer. Competitive candidates for the position will be individuals who are:Interested in a future career in municipal and government fund managementPassionate about and confident in their writing abilityCritical and analytical thinkersCivic-minded and interested in complex community development issuesIndependent resourceful workers who like to solve challengesIntellectually curious and eager to learn about new subject matterOrganized multitaskers who can meet deadlines over the project management cycleExperienced with customer service or client-based workCoachable, goal-driven, and self-motivated                                                                Job Description: Associate Grant Writers at Bruno Associates will work with New Jersey clients ranging from residential suburban communities to urban cities, as well as Boards of Education and county law enforcement agencies. An associate will seek to provide funding solutions to a client’s complex infrastructure, land use, programming, or public safety challenges. Responsibilities include:Working with Senior Grant Specialists to serve assigned clients and manage new funding opportunitiesCoordinating the preparation of funding proposals, including but not limited to:Review of guidelines to ensure thoroughness and completeness of each proposalOutreach to local government and community stakeholdersOrganization of supporting documentation (i.e. resolutions, letters of support, engineering plans, maps, cost estimates, financial records, etc.)Preparation of grant narratives in full compliance with funding guidelinesSubmission, tracking, and follow-up of pending funding requestsThis work requires an acute attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple projects with different deadlines, and the ability to work collaboratively with public and elected officials including, but not limited to mayors, administrators, clerks, council members, police and fire chiefs, recreation and health directors, and various other individuals with a role in local government. In addition to meeting the qualifications listed, competitive candidates will have:A Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, English, History, Communications, or a similar field of studyStrong project management skills, particularly the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple assignments with different deadlinesKnowledge of (or interest in) government or philanthropic funding programsExperience meeting deadlines and/or working in a fast-paced environment that requires high levels of organizationPrior experience providing customer or client serviceCompetitive salary based on experience and benefits package offered.