GRANT WRITER I

The Grant Writer I is responsible for supporting North East Medical Services' (NEMS) grant writing functions and writing materials on behalf of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies and researches federal, state, local and corporate/foundation grant opportunities that align with mission, goals, programs/projects, and activities of NEMS.
• Assists in all aspects of the grant writing, preparation, and submission process.
• Prepares a workplan/timeline for all aspects of a grant proposal submission.
• Monitors and provides status reports to funders and administration.
• Maintains grant/funding records. 
• Helps to update online grants management platform (GrantHub) and sets up grant reporting reminders and deadlines on team members’ calendars/schedules.
• Responsible for writing/creating content for business or technical writing projects, marketing materials, surveys, social media, website, and other internal and external communications as requested.
• Prepares requests, samples, and drafts for Letters of Support for NEMS grant applications and draft letters for other agency requests
• Supports the Grants Manager and relevant department staff in tracking the progress of each funded project, deliverables, expenditures, and formal reporting required by the funder.
• Supports the preparation and submission of progress and final reports by gathering information, drafting report content, and ensuring timely submission of all materials required by the funder.
• Completes NEMS’ Grant Award Notification Form upon approval of grant application and communicate this notification to relevant department staff, administration and finance staff, and NEMS’ executive leadership.
• Works with NEMS business intelligence team and other stakeholders to identify and establish data needs and reports and performs basic data analysis in support of new and existing grants. Uses data reports to track grant progress and outcomes, as required.
• Upholds highest standard of confidentiality and discretion.
• Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
• Master’s degree in Public Health or Public Administration is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience required, preferably in grant writing, development, copy writing/editing, or research. 
• Very strong writing, copyediting, and verbal communication skills in English is required.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Experience with administration of social media accounts is a plus.
• Familiarity with health care industry or medical terminology is a plus.

LANGUAGE:

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English is required.
• Ability to read, write or speak in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) is preferred.

STATUS:

• This is an FLSA non-exempt position.
• This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
• This is a Full Time position.
   

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).