On-Site Grant Writer Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

On-Site Grant Writer

ACRE FAMILY CHILD CARE

Lowell, MA 01852

Acre Family Child Care- Job Description Job Title:

Grant Writer Agency Overview:

Acre Family Child Care (Acre) is a nationally recognized non-profit that has been serving children, women and families in Lowell since 1988. Through its mission, Acre aims to address two related community needs: economic independence for women and access to high quality, affordable early childhood education. Our holistic approach helps women by providing the educational and technical support needed to create sustainable home-based family childcare businesses. Acre’s network of family childcare programs provide high-quality and affordable early education and care for children in Lowell. Position Overview Reporting to the Co-Executive Directors, the Grant Writer is responsible for managing a wide variety of activities. This includes the management of the Acre donor database along with solicitation and recognition of individual and corporate donors, researching and writing grant proposals, issues related to the public perception of the agency and mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

Work with the Co-Executive Directors to create Annual Fundraising Goal and Plan. Point person for researching, writing, and submitting grants and Acre’s capital campaign. Coordinate the efforts of Departments within the agency to apply for State/Federal Grants and Private Foundations. Develop and maintain database of contacts, donors, businesses, and foundations. Working with Funders and Volunteers to host Fundraising events and activities. Ability to understand and express value and impact of Acre mission. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree required. Strong written and spoken communication skills, ability to balance multiple activities, and detail oriented are a must. Some nights and weekends are required for special events or availability of funders. Experience using and maintaining Salesforce database preferred. Preference given for proficiency in additional languages spoken by communities in the Lowell area. Acre Family Child Care is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Required for

Consideration:

Please include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample as part of your application.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$28.00 per hour Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lowell, MA 01852 (Required)

Work Location:

In person