LIT CLE - Part-Time Grant Writer Job Application

Literary Cleveland Job Posting
Literary Cleveland is a nonprofit community of writers committed to bringing people into the world of words by providing educational writing opportunities at all levels, promoting new and existing literature of the highest quality, and advancing Northeast Ohio as a vital center of diverse voices and visions.

Literary Cleveland is accepting applications for a Part-Time Grant Writer. The Grant Writer is responsible for drafting, revising, submitting, tracking, and organizing grant-related materials, including proposals and reports. They will report to the Development Director and work closely with the Executive Director. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

• $23/hour or more depending on experience
• Approximately 5-15 hours per week on average
• Flexible Monday-Thursday work schedule with holidays and paid time off 
• Primarily remote work with once per week in-person meetings

Responsibilities 

• Write and edit grant inquiry letters, proposals, applications, and reports tailored to each funder
• Collaborate with staff to gather program information and documentation for funding proposals and reports
• Maintain grants calendar with pipeline of upcoming deadlines
• Maintain online storage folders of application and reporting documents and materials
• Assist with program evaluation processes and data collection
• Research new sources of public and private funding that meet the organization’s needs
• Assist Development Director in identifying potential funders and communicate with funders as necessary
• Assist with additional fundraising campaigns and activities when possible
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous grant writing experience at a nonprofit (ideally in the arts)
• Strong understanding of grant-making and reporting processes 
• Excellent communication, writing, and copy-editing skills with an ability to tailor communication to a range of audiences
• Strong scheduling, self-direction, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Adept with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Little Green Light (or similar database platforms), Asana (or similar task management tools), Box (or other online storage systems)
• Experience with database management
• Customer relations and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skilled at working on multiple projects and timelines simultaneously 
• Commitment to social justice and equity
• Previous experience in related fields such as writing, literature, arts or education is a plus
• Applicants need to be able to travel to events within the NE Ohio area and work in the Literary Cleveland office.

Note: don't reject yourself! Even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications you are still encouraged to apply. 

Hiring Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through March 10 
• Potential start date in March or April 2025