Mark Thomas has an immediate opening for a Grant Writer to join the Business Development team! The Grant Writer is responsible for “start to finish” development, coordination, and submission of multiple custom grant applications and proposals for public works, transportation, and parks and recreation clients. This includes writing executive summaries, budgets, budget narratives, timelines/charts, project schedules, project scope of work, application narrative, letters of support, required forms, etc. The Grant Writer will also research and understand upcoming funding opportunities in the public sector from state legislation to USDOT and Caltrans projects to prepare for grants submissions from our client partners. Ultimately this position develops and completes project proposals in response to grant funding requests for public agencies to improve the communities in which we all live. Mark Thomas is a great place to grow your career – come join us!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages timelines and the overall progression of submission to ensure the on-time completion of high quality, responsive and compliant proposal applications
- Prepares and compiles all components of each grant submission and ensure that the proposal is formatted, organized, and submitted in accordance with established requirements
- Continuously develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations in the transportation, parks, and public works spaces
- Facilitates successful grant applications for each agency client and facilitates opportunities for funded collaboration among agency clients
- Creates and maintains professional relationships with client partners
- Understands the goals and funding priorities of the sponsor, evaluates program content and requirements of the funding opportunity, and develops a proposal strategy and course of action
- Assembles and writes persuasive content
- Provides guidance and leadership by evaluating and making suggestions for improvements in the written funding proposal as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, Communications, or relevant area of study
- 2+ years of professional grant writing experience, with a strong background in research or creative project proposal development
- Experience writing grants for public works and transportation preferred
- Knowledge of public grant funding programs from California Senate Bills, USDOT projects, etc.
- Demonstrated success in writing winning grant proposals
- Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work and build relationships with agency/client partners to deliver the grant product
- Ability to anticipate and manage requirements and competing deadlines, gather information, perform research, and resolve problems promptly to maximize efficiency
*Qualified candidates need to submit a writing sample with their resume to be considered.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:
- Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
- 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
- Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
- Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
- Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
- FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
- Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
- Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
- Budgeted time for training and career development
- Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments
The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The base compensation range for this position is $32.69 - $50.00 per hour.
For more detailed information on our flexible and inclusive culture, please visit https://www.markthomas.com/about-us/culture/.
Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.
