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Job Description

Research Assistant

Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)

Job Summary:

The Research Assistant will be responsible to identify potential funding resources for clients including municipalities, schools, and not-for-profit agencies. Responsibilities include researching funding availability, matching available funding to potential projects, researching eligibility requirements and feasibility, working with staff to develop individual funding strategies, and preparing funding reports and summaries for client notices and internal newsletters.

Job Description:

The Research Assistant will perform all or some of the following:

Research and identify potential funding resources for clients including municipalities, schools, and not-for-profit agencies;
Matching available funding sources to potential client projects;
Researching client eligibility requirements and feasibility;
Working with Executive Staff to develop individual funding strategies;
Preparing funding research reports for client meetings;
Preparing funding research reports and summaries for client notices and internal newsletters.

Minimum Requirements:

Associates Degree;
Four years of work experience;
Valid NYS Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation;
Proven ability to perform the overall duties and responsibilities of this position with general guidance;
Prior experience in grant research preferred;
Ability to compose a variety of research reports in a clear and concise manner;
Ability to speak clearly when interacting with others in person or while on the telephone. Must be able to ask questions when assignments are unclear or ambiguous. Must be able to communicate with officials, agency representatives and clients;
Ability to complete assignments accurately and within the given deadlines. Must be able to plan accordingly when deadlines of current projects change;
Ability to work independently and in group settings;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, charts and database software applications and Adobe Professional;
Thorough understanding of various equipment typically found in an office environment.

Hours:

Part-Time (20 Hours Per Week)

*Salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated history of success. Opportunities for advancement in this entrepreneurial environment are based on contribution, commitment, and overall work excellence.

Contact Information:

Jean O'Connell, President

J. O'Connell & Associates, Inc.

www.grantsareus.com

Apply by email:

Email: joconnell@grantsareus.com

**Please Include Salary Requirements and Cover Letter with Resume.

Job Description
Grant Writer – Full Time

Job Summary

A small, private entrepreneurial grants consulting firm is looking for a Grant Writer – Full Time.

Responsibilities

Develop a wide variety of project applications for municipalities, schools, and not-for-profit agencies. Responsibilities include proposal writing; assisting clients in developing project concepts and strategic plans; identifying resources; researching funding availability; and completing detailed applications.

The preferred candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat and the Internet, possess a current NYS Drivers License and a reliable automobile, and the ability to work independently and with a team of individuals from a wide variety of occupations. Preferred candidates will also possess the ability to solve complex problems effectively, comfortable working in a small office environment, meet deadlines and multi-task.

Duties

· Researches all types of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) in order to determine if they are applicable to client needs and projects;

· Discusses program requirements and sources of funds available with client personnel;

· Develops, coordinates, and writes grant proposals for units of local government, school districts and not-for-profit agencies according to format required, and submits application to funding agency in time to meet deadline;

· Confers with agency personnel affected by proposed grant program/proposal to develop the program goals and objectives, outline how funds are to be used, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding;

· Must be in constant communications with clients regarding past, current, and future grant projects;

· Must be computer literate, and willing to work on equipment provided by J. O’Connell & Associates, Inc.;

· Maintain frequent communication with the Office Manager regarding proposals;

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of work experience are required. Because of the diversity of the firm’s grant writing projects, a variety of educational backgrounds will be considered.

Some local travel required: Reliable transportation to attend work-related meetings and conferences

Benefits

J. O'Connell & Associates, Inc. – Grants Consultants offers:

· Healthcare (pre-tax) - eligible after 90 days of employment - will pay ½ single coverage

· Direct Deposit

· 401(k) Plan

· Profit Sharing

· Paid Vacation

· Paid Holidays

· Long Term Disability Insurance

Hours

Full Time

Contact Information

Jean O'Connell, President

J. O'Connell & Associates, Inc.

www.grantsareus.com

Apply by email

Email: joconnell@grantsareus.com

**Please Include Salary Requirements and Cover Letter with Resume.

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