Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist Milton, PA Full time position responsible for researching, planning, and developing grant applications and other opportunities for federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate funding for all CSIU program areas. This position works in partnership with school districts, universities, non-profit organizations, and other entities to research, develop, and coordinate funding applications to address the educational needs of students and families in the CSIU region and beyond.

Salary: $47,000 to $54,000 dependent on qualifications and experience. Exempt position works 37.5 hours per week, 260 days per year (Monday through Friday). Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options. This full-time position follows a regular Monday through Friday (37.5 hours per week) work schedule with the opportunity to allow a hybrid work schedule. Certain requirements, based upon CSIU telework policy and administrative regulations, must be met. The CSIU has the right to cancel or suspend the employee teleworking privileges at any time, for any or no reason due to the requirement of the CSIU and client needs. The CSIU Main office is located at 90 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA 17847 Education and experience requirements: The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree in communications, English, marketing, research or a related major. Related knowledge and experience in effective program development/ implementation and a history of grant writing preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in research, databases, and evaluation methodologies preferred. Excellent critical, analytical, and strategic thinking skills. Ability to conceptualize and design programs and services in order to respond to grants and other funding opportunities. Meticulous attention to grant requirements. Excellent persuasive writing skills. Excellent verbal and written skills, including presentation skills and public speaking experience. Excellent research skills. Experience in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite required. Social media skills including, but not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram desired; video conferencing skills (e.g., Zoom, MS Meetings, etc.) desired. Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize the task based on project deadlines. And must be able to type accurately and maintain a high level of productivity. Ability to learn from rejection. Strong ability to work and communicate positively with a large team whose members may change with each new funding opportunity and include staff, partners, and clients. Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

EOE