Grant Writer Job at Orthodox Union, New York, NY

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  • Orthodox Union
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Description

Who We Are:
Teach Coalition, a division of the Orthodox Union, assists nonpublic schools in navigating government programs to ensure schools receive all funds available to them. We are looking for someone who has or will gain expertise on federal and state funding opportunities, including government security grants. This staff member will work closely with schools, synagogues, and camps to develop, write, and edit funding proposals.

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products.

Position Summary:

The grant writer will support schools, synagogues, and camps by researching, writing, and managing security grant applications, tracking progress, and assisting with all related administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:
  • Working closely with schools, synagogues, and camps to write and edit grant applications
  • Researching and developing expertise on security funding opportunities throughout the U.S.
  • Reviewing requests for proposals (RFPs)
  • Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track applications, achievements, and progress in the grant application processes
  • Visiting sites to assist with the development of grant applications
  • Assisting clients will all the administrative requirements of grant applications
Essential Skills:
  • Meets deadlines by determining priorities and establishing target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of government contracting requirements
  • Strong writing and analytical skill
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Works well independently and on a team
  • Strong time management skills
  • Takes initiative, problem solver, and thinks creatively
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
  • Commitment to the Teach Coalition mission
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
  • BA or graduate degree
  • Minimum 2 years grant writing or applicable/equivalent experience
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook. Spreadsheet and database knowledge

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is between $55,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience.

We offer employer - sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans.

Other benefits include:
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays
  • Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath
  • Free life and disability insurance
  • Discounted continuing education
  • 403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continuous service)
Orthodox Union

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