Grant Research & Development Assistant

About The Arc of Butte County:

The Arc of Butte County is a nonprofit founded in 1962, dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live, work, and thrive. Through programs including adult day services, respite care, supported employment, and independent living skills training, we champion inclusion, independence, and full participation in society. We're looking for compassionate team members who share our commitment to making a meaningful difference. About the Position: As Grant Research & Development Assistant, you will be part of The Arc of Butte County’s Community Engagement & Development team, with a primary focus on researching funding opportunities and supporting grant and development efforts. You will also contribute to fundraising, community engagement, events, marketing, and outreach efforts that help strengthen The Arc’s resources and presence in the community. In this role, your work can directly help expand the resources available to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will have the opportunity to build hands-on experience across grant research, fundraising, community engagement, and nonprofit development while contributing ideas and helping identify new opportunities for The Arc. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys research, stays organized, takes initiative, and is comfortable supporting a variety of development and community engagement projects. This is an in-person, on-site position based in Chico, CA. Remote work is not available for this role. What You'll Do Grant Research & Development Support Research grant and funding opportunities from government, foundations, corporations, and other sources that align with The Arc’s programs and organizational priorities

Review funding guidelines and eligibility requirements and bring promising opportunities to the team for consideration

Maintain the grant pipeline and calendar, including deadlines, funding amounts, application status, reporting requirements, and next steps

Gather program information, budgets, statistics, stories, and supporting documents and assist with grant applications, submissions, and reporting

Research prospective donors, sponsors, businesses, foundations, and community partners

Assist with fundraising campaigns, sponsorship outreach, donor communications, follow-up, and preparation of fundraising materials

Maintain accurate grant, donor, sponsor, and partner information within CRM systems, spreadsheets, and other department records

Community Engagement, Events & Social Media Assist with community events, fundraisers, outreach activities, and tabling, including preparation, event materials, setup, and day-of support

Help identify community partnerships and outreach opportunities that may increase awareness and support for The Arc

Support marketing and social media activities by helping create or gather photos, videos, stories, flyers, emails, and other content

Department Support Provide administrative and project support to the Community Engagement & Development team and help keep projects, records, and deadlines organized

Assist with special projects and department priorities as needed

Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring Experience with, or willingness to learn, grant research, grant development, and grant tracking

Ability to independently identify, research, and evaluate funding opportunities

Strong research and organizational skills

Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines

Ability to take initiative and move projects forward independently while collaborating with the team

Comfort with spreadsheets, online research, databases, CRM systems, and other digital tools

Experience with grant discovery platforms such as Instrumentl, Benevity, or similar tools is helpful

Ability to communicate professionally with donors, sponsors, community partners, and coworkers

Willingness to assist with fundraising, community events, outreach, and basic marketing or social media activities as needed

Commitment to inclusion and the mission of The Arc of Butte County

Willingness to learn about intellectual and developmental disabilities and communicate about disability respectfully and inclusively

Perks & Benefits: Benefits may vary based on position and eligibility. Available offerings may include: Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid basic life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match

Paid time off, including vacation and paid sick leave

11 Paid Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday

Paid training and professional development opportunities

Employee discount at the Arc thrift store

Requirements: Must pass a post offer pre-employment background check, non-arduous physical, drug/TB screen

Ability to travel locally to meet with clients, partners, or attend events, if applicable.

Ability to work in various environments, including office and community settings.

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

May require occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs), standing, walking, or assisting individuals with mobility needs, if applicable.

Work environment may include exposure to pet allergens. The Arc maintains a pet-friendly culture, and animals (such as the office cat) may occasionally be present in the workplace. Employees may also encounter pet allergens through donated items or community environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Arc of Butte County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring individuals based on their qualifications and experience, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, or other protected status. Acknowledgement This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be added, removed, or modified at any time based on organizational needs. Employee Name: _______________________________ Employee Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________________