Grant Writer

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is North America’s strongest union, representing more than 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The Teamsters are known as the champion of freight drivers and warehouse workers, but have organized workers in virtually every occupation imaginable, both professional and non-professional, private sector and public sector. Name the occupation and chances are we represent those workers somewhere.

The Training & Grants Department is one of several departments at the International Headquarters that provides assistance to our local unions and other Teamster affiliates through educational programs and materials. Through grant funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the IBT has provided safety and health training to Teamster members for the past 30 years. The grant funding allows Training & Grants to do outreach, develop Teamsters worker instructors, curriculum development, and provide safety and health courses in-person, virtually, and self-paced. The IBT provides education, research, and resources to divisions and conferences, and locals on upcoming grants.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Grant Writer to be responsible for the full-cycle grant application process, assisting our Local Unions and Joint Councils. Based in Washington, DC, this position operates full-time and in-person from the union’s headquarters with some limited travel (approximately 10%) required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researches, prepares, submits and manages grant applications for the IBT Worker Training Program.
• Maintains calendar of grants to monitor progress of applications and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identifies grant funding opportunities and communicates with Director requirements necessary to apply.
• Organizes and maintains files related to grant applications.
• Assists Grants Accountant and Program Manager in compiling necessary supporting documentation including budget reports, outcome measurements, etc.
• Works with Program Manager to maintain grant compliance and reporting.
• Analyzes, comprehends, monitors, and adheres to budget and financial constraints.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in federal grant writing required.
• Proficiency in writing skills required.
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Proficient at managing time and resources.

Starting salary range is $75,000 - $90,000, dependent on experience, with a strong benefits package including FICA reimbursement, 100% employer-paid health and welfare plan, union pension, 401(k), FSA, and vacation and sick leave.

The Teamsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and candidates with diverse backgrounds and life experiences to apply.