Remote: Grants Officer
Inside Climate News is seeking to hire a Grants Officer to solicit and steward gifts in support of ICN’s mission and help secure its sustainable future.
The Grants Officer will play a vital role in increasing revenue for Inside Climate News by helping to manage and grow the organization’s grant portfolio.
This role will be responsible for the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to the foundations and other entities that support ICN, while actively researching, identifying, and pursuing new funding opportunities.
Daily responsibilities include:
- Managing the proposal writing and reporting schedules for ICN’s portfolio of funders and communicate these in a timely manner
- Identifying and cultivating new funding sources
- Establishing professional relationships with ICN’s existing grant funders
- Earning the trust of colleagues and establishing smooth and solid working relationships at all levels of the organization.
This position works remotely and will report to the senior Grants Officer, working closely with the Publisher and VP of Development, Operations & Marketing and the Publisher.
Qualifications
These qualifications, or their equivalents, are essential:
- 5-7 years of professional experience writing grant proposals, reports, donor correspondence and/or marketing materials in a nonprofit environment, particularly within the journalism or climate funder community
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, nonprofit management, or relevant fields
- Excellent writing, editing, research, proofreading and storytelling skills a must
- Ability to develop budgets, prepare financial reports, and understand financial statements
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time
- The ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with a variety of co-workers and foundation personnel
Compensation
Salary range: $55,000-$70,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401k matching; and generous paid time off.
Inside Climate News is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of any background or identity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
To Apply
Please send resume, work samples, three references and a thoughtful cover letter to [email protected], or send an email directly to both Ally Korony, [email protected] and Megan Boyle, [email protected].