Grant Writer

URGENTLY HIRING: GRANT WRITER & GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR | HYBRID | VAN NUYS, CA | FULL-TIME

Kids In The Spotlight (KITS) is an award-winning nonprofit that empowers foster care-impacted and underserved youth through storytelling, filmmaking, mentorship, and workforce development programs. Through innovative, trauma-informed programming, KITS helps children build confidence, develop career skills, and create brighter futures.

We're seeking an experienced Grant Writer & Grants Administrator to help secure and manage funding that directly supports life-changing programs for youth.

What You'll Do

• Research and identify foundation, corporate, government, and other funding opportunities.
• Write and submit grant proposals, LOIs, sponsorship requests, and renewal applications.
• Manage the grant process from application through reporting and compliance.
• Develop grant budgets and budget narratives in partnership with leadership.
• Track deadlines, reporting requirements, and grant activity in Monday.com.
• Prepare interim and final grant reports.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and executive teams to develop compelling proposals and measurable outcomes.
• Support donor stewardship, funder communications, and funding strategy initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years of nonprofit grant writing and grant administration experience.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and communication skills.
• Experience developing grant budgets, reports, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Nonprofit experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success securing and managing six- or seven-figure grants.
• Experience with California state, county, or federal funding opportunities.
• Experience with Monday.com and/or donor CRM systems such as Salsa Labs.
• Experience in foster care, youth development, workforce development, mental health, arts education, entertainment, or related fields.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Why KITS?

This is more than a grant writing role. You'll help secure the funding that makes it possible for foster youth to tell their stories, build career pathways, and access transformative opportunities. Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a measurable impact in the lives of people every day.

Apply today. We're actively interviewing and looking to hire ASAP!

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Los Angeles,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.