Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talents to make a difference? Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Grant Writer to support its mission of helping local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership! We are seeking a proficient, results-oriented candidate with excellent skills for this position. If you are a fun, energetic writer with good communications skills, have great attention to detail and are looking for a meaningful job, with good pay and a stable employer, we could be the place for you!

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is one of the largest nonprofit homebuilders in the world. Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH), an affiliate of HFHI, has been servicing northwestern Vermont for more than 40 years. By providing affordable housing opportunities, the organization has transformed the lives of hard-working families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the area.

Department: Development

FLSA Status: Part-Time Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Flexible Scheduling Between Monday-Friday (25-27 hours per week), some remote work possible

Reports To: CEO

Supervises: None

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will support Habitat’s fundraising goal by grant writing. Position duties include (but are not limited to):

· Support Habitat for Humanity ideals and mission through participation in and accomplishment of our organizational goals.

· Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate, foundation and civic grants.

· Compile necessary information for the application process through collaboration with other employees, database research, and other fact-finding actions and meetings.

· Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to write, prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to potential funders.

· Comply with all grant reporting as required by grant donors.

· Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects that are funded by grants.

· Develop and maintain master files on grants and paperwork connected to programs funded by grants.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in position-relevant field.

· Grant writing or other business writing experience helpful.

· Goal and team oriented, a positive attitude with a good sense of humor, good people skills with strong written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to effectively multi-task to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and work under pressure.

· Strong computer skills including established proficiency and independent operation of Microsoft Office Suite and proper internet research and use. Ability to quickly learn and utilize donor management software. Competency in graphic design, publication software and social media applications helpful.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting pay range: $21 to $27 an Hour. Initial compensation is determined based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. Includes paid time off and a 20% staff discount at all the GMHFH ReStores.

Filling this position will be a priority so apply promptly! Candidates from diverse backgrounds encouraged! Position open until filled.

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, place of birth, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, citizenship status, past, present, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, crime victim status, a positive test result from an HIV-related blood test, or any other characteristic protected by law.