Part-time Grant Writer (tntp)

Job Description

WHO WE ARE 

TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. We are a fully remote, national organization of over 600 full-time TNTPers with expertise from a variety of fields, united by the vision to change outcomes for all students.

Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. We work across sectors and partner with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

As a Part-time Grant Writer, you will help position TNTP to secure new work through discretionary grant programs. TNTP has leveraged federal, state, and local grant funding over the past 20 years to develop innovative projects and programs with school districts around the country mostly focused on teacher and school leader development.  

Specific responsibilities may include: 

• Drafting grant and proposal narratives ranging from 5 to 40 pages that speak to the significance and design for a proposed project and that incorporate updated research, data, and comprehensive bibliographies.

• Collaborating with TNTP staff from multiple teams as well as our partner school districts (in some cases) on communicating project design.

• Coordinating reviews/final sign-off on the grant and proposal narratives. Note: there will be additional support from TNTP staff on evaluation design (if applicable) and for project management of the full application. 

• Adhere to industry best practices and legal requirements (e.g., CAN-SPAM, GDPR).

WHAT YOU BRING 

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. 

We expect our Grant Writers to: 

• Have at least two years of government grant or proposal writing experience; experience with federal grants preferred, but not required.

• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills with a track record of communicating effectively with diverse audiences.

• Give extraordinary attention to detail and have a commitment to producing consistently high-quality work. 

• Be flexible in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment of rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines and turnaround times.

• Be able to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization, manage up, and consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactions.

• Experience with K-12 education sector is highly preferred, but not required. 

WHAT WE OFFER

TNTP offers a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience in a similar position. The pay rate for this position is $50.00 per hour. TNTP offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback, and the chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation’s children. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected category.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. So, we encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.

HOW TO APPLY

Our application process is simple. In addition to submitting your resume, we also would like for you to share why you are interested in TNTP and how your experience has prepared you for this position. Please submit your application online through Workday.

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TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of TNTP, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.  

Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.