Government Grant Writer

Career & Services Campus
1270 Energy Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA

The Government Grant Writer provides clear, compelling writing, thorough research, and production management for government grant proposals; leads and manages teams in developing divisional projects that enhance services and programs; and offers ad-hoc executive-level administrative support, as requested. Responsibilities include performing high-level and confidential duties requiring broad, comprehensive experience, skill, and knowledge of project management best practices and relevant policies/procedures of the organization and Services & Programs (S&P);

and working on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation and independent judgement within generally defined policies and practices.

In a typical day, the Government Grant Writer collaborates with internal and external teams to develop grant proposals, manages project timelines, provides operational support to divisional leadership, and maintains compliance with funding regulations.

• Grant Research & Proposal Development: Works in close collaboration with Grants & Program Innovation Manager, as well as internal and external teams, to develop government grant proposals—from preliminary planning and writing to submission and post-award contracting and modification—and conduct research into evidence based/emerging practices, case studies, funding opportunities, and more
• Project Management: Leads special collaborative projects involving a wide variety of staff members where task execution and completion require attention to detail and independent judgement. Follows project management best practices through the full project management lifecycle while consulting with appropriate resources to ensure compliance with strategy, design, scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Divisional Communication and Support: Provides operational support to the Chief Services & Programs Officer and other divisional leadership, following direction provided by the Grants & Program Innovation Manager
• Pay range: $29.77-$41.74
• This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

• Strong attention to detail and independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Flexibility in writing clear, compelling communications for various audiences—internal stakeholders to external partners/funders—with past grant writing experience preferred
• Ability to lead time-limited, collaborative projects and appropriately handle and protect confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to quickly learn, and adapt to, new software solutions (e.g., proposal submission portals implemented by funders, database reporting features, etc.)

• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in a related field required
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher preferred

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.