AmeriCorps · 1 week ago
BigHope Grant Writer VISTA
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmeriCorps is focused on disrupting poverty through community service, and they are seeking a VISTA member for the BigHope Grant Writer position. This role involves researching, writing grant proposals, and developing systems to track grant activities to support STEAM education initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The VISTA member will research the organization, develop quality proposals, write grants, and develop a system to track grants and grant activities
The activities include researching the organization’s background, mission, goals, target communities, and programs
Creating grant guidelines, policies, and procedures for identifying grants consistent with the mission and goals of BigHope and the communities being served
Writing and submitting grant proposals, and developing or identifying a system to track grant funds received, disbursed by the program, and follow-up reporting requirements
Preparing monthly reports that capture all upcoming grant opportunities, funding, and deadlines
Developing a policy and procedures manual detailing the processes
Qualification
Required
Some college education
Fund raising/Grant Writing skills
Computers/Technology skills
Education skills
Communications skills
Writing/Editing skills
General Skills
Ability to research the organization's background, mission, goals, target communities, and programs
Ability to create grant guidelines, policies, and procedures
Ability to write and submit grant proposals
Ability to develop or identify a system to track grant funds received and disbursed
Ability to prepare monthly reports on grant opportunities, funding, and deadlines
Ability to develop a policy and procedures manual
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Relocation Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Training
Health Coverage
Living Allowance
Company
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering.
Founded in 1964
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
2024-01-09Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Michael Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Hernandez
CEO Immediate Office
Recent News
2025-04-22
2022-09-12
2022-06-12
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