PROPOSAL/GRANT WRITER

This is an unpaid internship lasting 6 to 9 months, with the possibility of a full-time position based on performance, job requirements, and availability. Reports to Zahra Spencer, Operations. Location: Chicago, Illinois.

About the role

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals who have worked in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include micro-fencing, mobile strategy, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect data, and write high-quality proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents based on a currently structured proposal template.
• Work with department managers to compile financial documentation and data.
• Manage the proposal submission process and identify all requirements of each grant to ensure all necessary attachments are submitted on time.
• Track and create a calendar of proposals, including deadline dates and required materials.
• Identify and recommend improvements to current proposal templates and processes to further enhance quality and timely delivery.
• Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area.
• Currently enrolled as a graduate student in a related field or have a degree.

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write successful proposals.
• Detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven.
• Clear, precise, and compelling writing skills.
• Able to effectively communicate.
• Demonstrated ability to manage rejection and overcome common proposal objections.
• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently or as a team player with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in computer skills, email marketing, and all areas of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area.
• A minimum of 1 year (preferred) experience in proposal writing.