Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist

The Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network (SSJNN) seeks a dedicated and meticulous Grants Specialist to lead and expand our grant funding efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Grants Specialist will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and maintaining grant contract compliance.

Who You Are:

The applicant must be a skilled writer, researcher, and relationship builder. The ideal candidate will be a high-performing problem solver with an aptitude for time and budget management. Must be able to organize and discern work priorities, meet deadlines with little supervision and be flexible enough to shift priorities as new grant opportunities arise.

This position will work closely with fundraising, accounting and program staff and should enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and demonstrate the ability to embrace SSJNN’s mission to empower richly diverse and historically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with the Executive Director and program staff to align grant applications with organizational needs and priorities.
• Write and serve as the primary grant writer for all grants and proposals produced by SSJNN
• Research and identify new funding prospects.
• Maintain current foundation and grant compliance information, including contacts, proposal details, foundation summaries and upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar, tracking application and reporting deadlines.
• Track, report, and prepare spreadsheets to follow all pending, approved, and closed grants.
• Work with accounting staff and program staff to develop project budgets for grant requests.
• Coordinate annual reporting for projects and grants with strict deadlines.
• Work with SSJNN accounting, fundraising, and program staff to ensure that all grant awards are credited appropriately within SSJNN’s accounting systems and used according to donor guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with SSJNN advancement team to secure publicity for funders.
• Collect client stories for use in grant proposals, publications, and acknowledgements.

Company Overview

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2000, the SSJ Neighborhood Network provides leadership, advocates for local residents and partners with the broader community to develop opportunities for both personal growth and neighborhood revitalization.

SSJNN provides a comprehensive response to neighborhood need following these 5 goals and priorities, with one-on-one, neighbor engagement being the thread woven throughout: 1. Improving Physical Image, 2. Crime Prevention and Safety, 3. Economic Development, 4. Affordable Housing, 5. Neighborhood Conservation and Community Engagement.

As an employer, the SSJNN values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Erie, check out our website or social media feeds: