Grant Writer & Communications Coordinator

About the role

The Grant Writer and Communications Coordinator will create and manage grant proposals, RFP responses, and a variety of communications materials. The role requires strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills, the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences, and the capacity to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and submit grant proposals and RFP responses.
• Develop supporting communications such as PowerPoint presentations, blogs, white papers, and other marketing collateral.
• Distill industry‑specific language into clear, customer‑friendly messaging.
• Manage multiple and diverse projects, prioritizing shifting demands and meeting tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to achieve business outcomes.
• Produce data visualizations, infographics, and other visual content as needed.
• Maintain and update content on WordPress sites and manage email campaigns using MailChimp and marketing automation tools.
• Utilize MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social‑media platforms to create and distribute materials.
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, including grant writing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to analyze, organize, and present complex information for multiple audiences across various mediums.
• Strong project‑management and organizational abilities; comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Effective interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation, and a service‑focused mindset.
• Understanding of sales and marketing processes and related communications materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and social‑media platforms.
• Experience with WordPress, MailChimp, and marketing automation software (preferred).
• Experience creating data visualizations or infographics (preferred).
• Familiarity with workforce development and/or economic development (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive wages for high performance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Guided professional development plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly wellness sessions
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Company picnics and volunteer experiences
• Free financial counseling
• Opportunities to join Fit Forward, Innovation, and Green teams

About Us

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company dedicated to raising economic security for individuals, businesses, and communities. Since 1997, we have partnered with cities of all sizes, delivering workforce development services to over 50,000 companies and helping more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. As a subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, we operate across North America and are committed to an inclusive, innovative, and continuously improving workplace culture.