Grant Writer - Part Time

Under direction of the Director of Grants & External Funds, the Grant Writer researches and explores potential funding sources to support the financing of City programs and activities, and assists the Director and Deputy Director with the development and writing of proposals. This staffer will learn about and work with various departments and disciplines across the City of Somerville, from the Somerville Public Library and the Council on Aging, to the Sustainability & Environment Division, Economic Development Division, and Somerville Police Department, among others, enhancing their capacity to identify and secure resources for new and innovative projects and programs.

In addition to researching potential grant opportunities, the Grant Writer will be responsible for writing a variety of proposal materials, which may include narrative content; support letters from the Mayor's office and other department heads, City Council members, and community partners; budgets; and additional proposal materials, and ensuring these materials are prepared and submitted according to the funder’s requirements.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Identify and summarize requests for proposals (RFPs) and funding notices for City departments and conduct outreach to those departments to assess funding fit, departmental capacity, and City’s viability to secure funds via the identified competitions.
• Assist with tracking outreach efforts and monitoring internal system to follow upcoming and anticipated grant competitions.
• Draft narrative content for grant proposals, translating complex or high-level ideas into concise and accurate descriptions that are persuasive and competitive; assist in the development and creation of attachments and letters of support to accompany grant proposals. Gather statistics concerning the community and comparative state and national data for inclusion in proposals.
• Participate in proposal planning meetings about new projects and initiatives and assist with logistics planning.
• Assist with or manage independently other departmental projects or initiatives as assigned.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Delta Dental
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)