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31 people are interested
GRN: Grant Writer for STEM program
ORGANIZATION: JerseySTEM
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31 people are interested
JerseySTEM is an all volunteers grassroots non-profit agency dedicated to bridging the Innovation Gap, the Opportunity Gap and the Gender Gap in STEM education. We provide free of charge after-school, project-based, hands-on, team structures programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to underserved students in New Jersey. Classes include: Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Life Sciences, etc. and are focused on kids grade 5-8. The programs last 10 weeks and are taught predominantly by volunteer college students that we recruit, train, transport and mentor as they donate 2 hours/week to the program.
Position Description
The Grant Writer will be responsible for writing any Federal, State, Local and Foundation grant proposals to enhance the mission of JerseySTEM in helping provide more access to STEM programs for children. The position requires a knowledge of grant writing, excellent written communication skills, and an overall desire to help the organization. This position can be done remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
Essential Functions of the Volunteer Position
- Generate proposals and supporting documents in response to directions from teammates/organization leadership
- Organize complex information into clear and concise documents for the rest of the organization to understand
- Facilitate submission of grants
- Maintain an organized system of all necessary grant documentation
- Write, develop, and prepare proposals and organization reports for government agencies and other necessary parties when applying for a grant.
- Identify new and future funding opportunities for the organization.
- Ensure compliance with necessary rules, laws, and regulations in relation to grants
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize while meeting deadlines
- Possess exceptional written communication skills
- Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and organize projects independently
Required Education and Experience
- 1 to 3 years of grant writing and administration experience, preferably in the non-profit space
- A history of successfully attaining programs and services through the submission of fully researched, well documented, and exceptionally written grant proposals
Weekly Time Commitment Required
Depending on how quickly you work, it could vary. The research component may take some time in the beginning and as you discover new funding opportunities for the organization. Our best guess would be a maximum of 5 hours per week.
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About JerseySTEM
Location:
Virtual Locations, Florham Park, NJ 07901, US
Mission Statement
JerseySTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ("STEM") education to girls grade 5-8 from underserved communities in New Jersey. We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online afterschool projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.
Description
Incorporated in 2013, JerseySTEM started bringing afterschool enrichment programs to middle school girls in 2015.
We have since provided 1,000 students with exposure to afterschool enrichment programs delivering more than 20,000 hours of instruction. Students learn to code, build robots, solve problems and through that process gain self-esteem and confidence that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
36 Chatham RoadSummit, NJ 07901
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 3 - 5 hours per week