About the Role
The grant writer will research funding opportunities, draft proposals, and coordinate with project teams to secure financial support for climate-related initiatives. Strong writing and attention to detail are essential.
Responsibilities
- Identify potential grant opportunities from foundations and public institutions
- Write and edit full proposal narratives and supporting documents
- Collaborate with program staff to gather technical and financial data
- Ensure compliance with donor guidelines and submission requirements
- Manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a calendar of upcoming funding deadlines
- Revise and improve proposal templates based on feedback
- Track submission status and follow up with funders as needed
- Support budget development in coordination with finance team
- Compile reports for ongoing grants
- Conduct research on funding trends in climate and environmental sectors
- Build relationships with partners contributing to proposals
- Translate technical project details into clear, persuasive language
- Ensure consistency in messaging across all applications
- Participate in strategy sessions for long-term funding planning
- Assist in creating organizational capability statements
- Prepare presentations for donor engagement
- Review grant agreements for reporting and compliance obligations
- Archive completed proposals for future reference
- Stay updated on European climate policy developments relevant to funding
- Use project management tools to coordinate proposal workflows
- Contribute to post-submission debriefs and evaluations
- Support knowledge sharing across the grants team
- Adapt tone and structure for different donor audiences
- Ensure all submissions meet formatting and language standards
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Work Arrangement
Remote, with flexible hours
Team
Collaborative team focused on climate and sustainability initiatives
Application Process
- Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples of previously submitted grant proposals
- Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a writing test based on a fictional project scenario
- Final interviews will include a discussion of past grant successes and strategy approaches
Preferred Locations
- Applicants based in Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, or Poland are strongly encouraged to apply
- Other European countries within the EU or Schengen Area may be considered
Not applicable; position open to candidates in Europe
