Grant Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Grant Writer to be part of our Administration Team.

This is a hybrid-remote position with regular in-person work required at our Hendersonville, NC location.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Schedules Available

What You'll Do:

The Grant Writer is responsible for coordinating efforts to secure and maintain funding sources for Blue Ridge Health (BRH). The Grant Writer will complete these efforts by researching grants and other funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and managing grant reviews and reporting processes. Responsibilities include: 

• Organizational Grant Writing and Reporting.
• Researching and identifying potential funding sources from foundations, corporations, government bodies, etc.
• Preparing, writing, and submitting identified applications for funding.
• Reporting for all funding sources, including requesting necessary data from other BRH departments.
• Developing a grants management plan and coordinating with the Grant Manager.
• Conducting Finance and Operations Department meetings for grant planning and updates.
• Performs other related job duties incidental to the work described herein.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years related work experience preferred.
• Federal and state grant experience required.
• Experience with non-profit grant writing a plus.
• Excellent organizational skillset including attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, which are required for interacting with staff and outside personnel.
• Demonstrated successful grant writing and grants management skills.
• Must have valid drivers’ license.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.