Grant Writer
Posted 9/10/2007

Hyde Square Task Force, Inc.

Don't miss this opportunity to join the staff of the Hyde Square Task Force, an award-winning youth development organization based in the Hyde/Jackson Square neighborhood on the border between Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. The Grant Writer will make a significant contribution toward the ambitious development goals of the Hyde Square Task Force's five-year plan for mission-driven growth and expansion.

The Grant Writer is a full-time position with a competitive salary and opportunity for professional growth. The successful candidate will have superior writing and communication skills and be able to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. S/he reports to the Manager of Grants Development & Communications and works closely with other members of the Development Team.

Founded in 1991, the Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF) strives to build the skills of youth and their families so that they are empowered to enhance their own lives and build a stronger urban community. HSTF reaches 250 youth ages 6-21 every day, and more than 500 youth each year, through our high-intensity (6-15 hours/week) educational, arts, leadership, and civic engagement programs. HSTF’s youth and community development programs have been called “cutting edge” by the United Way and have received a Best Practices Award in Teen Leadership & Achievement from Boston After School and Beyond.
HSTF believes in investing in its staff just as it does its youth. We look for candidates who want to make a commitment to us and we strive to provide, for them, opportunities for professional development and advancement. When you work for HSTF you are more than just an employee; you are part of our staff community and the larger community where we work.

Key responsibilities:

• Write grant proposals & reports and submit them to private, corporate and government funding sources
• Pro-actively research new grant opportunities
• Gather data on program progress and meet with staff to stay apprised of new developments
• Assist with acknowledgements and other grant-related correspondence
• Provide support for site visits and events
• Maintain calendar of grants & reports
• Support communications efforts, as needed
• Support data entry, as needed
• Work collaboratively with other members of development staff

The qualified applicant will have:

• 1 - 2 years of prior grant writing experience preferred
• Strong writing & communication skills
• Good organizational skills & overall attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects & meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Familiarity with goals of community-based youth development programs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Word & database applications such as MS Access

To apply, please send resume, cover letter & 2 references to:

Rebekah McKinney Sözer
Manager of Grants Development & Communications
Hyde Square Task Force
P.O. Box 1871
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Or via email at: grantwriter@hydesquare.org (email submissions encouraged)

To learn more about the Hyde Square Task Force, please visit our web page at: http://www.hydesquare.org