Grant Writer

Readeezy Literacy seeks dedicated and motivated Grant Writers to work with staff in completing and submitting grant proposals. This role will involve researching and identifying potential funding opportunities, writing persuasive grant proposals, and collaborating with our team to align grant efforts with our organizational goals. What to Expect- Research and identify available funding opportunities related to literacy, education, and disadvantaged youth- Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals- Work in tandem with Readeezy staff to gather necessary information for proposals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives- Regularly update and maintain grant database with information on submitted grants, tracking deadlines and reporting requirements- Develop budgets for grant proposals with assistance from Readeezy staff Qualifications- Major in English, Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field- A personal interest in nonprofit work, literacy, education, publishing, and/or EdTech- Excellent research and writing skills- A team player with excellent communication skills- Detail-oriented and self-starter- Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs- Able to commit 5-10 hours per week Along with meeting the above qualifications, intern candidates are required to submit two academic writing samples. Please note: All applications that do not follow the above guidelines will not be considered.