Grant Writer
Position Summary
The Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems (CRARS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced part-time grant writer to help secure competitive funding that advances regenerative agriculture, climate resilience, agricultural education, workforce development, and applied research throughout California.
Essential Job Functions
- Research and identify funding opportunities from federal, state, foundation, and private-sector sources.
- Develop compelling, competitive grant proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
- Cook up proposal development among faculty, researchers, project partners, and university administration.
- Prepare project narratives, budgets, work plans, timelines, logic models, and supporting documentation.
- Gather and synthesize technical information into clear, persuasive proposals for diverse audiences.
- Ensure proposals meet sponsor requirements, deadlines, and university compliance policies.
- Maintain a grant opportunity calendar and proposal pipeline.
- Aid with post-award reporting, progress updates, and impact reporting.
- Develop and maintain relationships with funding agencies, philanthropic organizations, and collaborative partners.
- Support strategic fundraising initiatives that align with CRARS’ mission and long-term priorities.
Benefits
Sick leave (up to 5 days/year)
How to Apply
To be considered, submit the following documents by July 31, 2026. Documents submitted after this date may not be considered.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- CSE Application
- Three Professional References
Documents should be submitted by one of the following methods:
- By DROP BOX: https://csuchico.app.box.com/f/fe77867947b04e15bd523d4460e01bdb
- BY EMAIL: csejobs@csuchico.edu
Paper applications will not be accepted; however, Chico State Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is happy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants at any step of the application process. If you need assistance in this regard, or are having technical difficulties, please contact the Human Resources office at 530-898-6811 or csejobs@csuchico.edu prior to 5:00 p.m. on the document deadline date.