Climate Finance Solutions

Grant Writer

Climate Finance Solutions

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $70 - $100 per hour

About the role

  • Work with senior staff, funding director, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission.
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Synthesize complex and diverse information streams to generate proposals, budgets, and supporting documents in response to funding opportunities and in comportment with client requirements.
  • Carry out external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals, while striving to continuously build an extensive knowledge base and skill set.
  • Advise clients regarding project development, commercialization planning, business development, fundraising strategies, and organizational development in order to maximize funding opportunities.
  • Liaise with external partners to obtain information, develop projects, and cultivate relationships.
  • Create and maintain an organized content library and development process, while seeking out ways to improve efficiency and quality throughout the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required; degree in scientific/technical field preferred. Priority given to applicants with graduate degrees.
  • Fluency in written English required.
  • Must have a minimum of four years of experience in grant writing.
  • Certifications in pre-award research administration preferred - i.e. GPA, CGP, or CRA/CPRA.
  • Documented history of at least three years of funded grant awards for which candidate was primary writer.
  • Ideally, experience in securing grants with climate-focused federal and state agencies, including, but not limited to, the US Department of Energy (DOE), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protective Agency (EPA), National Science Foundation (NSF), California Energy Commission (CEC), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and MassCEC.
  • Significant scientific and/or technical knowledge will be necessary to adequately engage the climate and technical subject areas.
  • Preferred knowledge in hard tech, including, but not limited to, the following: renewables, energy, carbon, batteries/storage, industrial decarbonization, hydrogen, clean fuels, geothermal, grid technologies, cement/concrete, advanced manufacturing, and nuclear.
  • Good oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and have the ability to understand and utilize spreadsheet equations.
  • Ability to maintain project schedules and deadlines.
  • Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated, while thriving in a startup company culture and fast-paced work environment.
  • Cogent, compelling, and organized writing style, as well as outstanding grammar and research skills.
  • Must have the equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications.
  • Must be mission-driven and have a clear understanding of the importance of quickly and effectively addressing the climate crisis.
Benefits
  • CFS values diversity and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
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