Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$76,299.00 - $122,078.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$76,299.00 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

About the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
The Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED) coordinates and directs workforce development initiatives responsive to the needs of Baltimore City employees and job seekers in order to enhance and promote the local economy. At MOED, we view our mission broadly to deliver economic justice to our city. To us, economic justice means creating an equitable workforce system for all residents – especially those who have been generationally and systemically disadvantaged – one that is responsive to their needs and ensures viable economic opportunities. Our vision is for all City residents to maximize their career potential and for all employers to have the human resources to grow and prosper – a workforce system that works.

The Grant/Policy Writer will be responsible for proposal development and report writing to generate funding to support and enhance the strategic priorities and workforce programs of the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED). Some of our programs include dislocated worker services, youth summer employment, opportunities for disconnected youth, recovery-friendly programs, services for returning citizens, and financial empowerment counseling. Priorities within those programs include workforce system coordination, occupational training, job placement, career navigation, industry partnerships, and apprenticeships. Potential funding sources include local and national foundations, as well as local, state, and national government entities.

In addition, the Grant/Policy Writer may be tasked with developing content for a range of programs and administrative briefs, reports, presentations, and other written products. The Grant/Policy Writer will also be a key member of the agency’s Grants Management Committee.

Work is complex in nature and requires careful attention to detail. Candidates must demonstrate advanced communication and grant writing skills. Assignments will be carried out in accordance with objectives established by MOED’s agency leadership.

Essential Functions:

Grant Prospecting

• Work with Senior Grant and Policy Manager to research, track, and evaluate potential grant opportunities
• Develop grant opportunity summaries for review by agency leadership and program teams

Proposal Preparation

• Prepare proposals by determining concept in consultation with agency leadership and program teams
• Develop proposals by assembling program, budget, and evaluation details, including project nature, objectives, outcomes, deliverables, implementation timetable, staffing, budget, and performance metrics
• Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for gathering information from program, fiscal, and evaluation teams and for proposal writing, review, approval, and submission
• Research and identifying funding opportunities to support essential and innovative projects aligning with MOED’s mission

Grant Reporting

• Work with program, fiscal, and evaluation teams to gather information necessary to meet all reporting requirements for grants in a complete and timely manner
• Prepare grant reports and work in concert with MOED’s program teams, fiscal team, and Performance and Planning Division to summarize significant findings
• Maintain current and complete records in electronic file library

Policy Writing

• Prepare written content for agency reports, agency presentations, program materials, and other written products as needed. This might include program presentations to funders, city leaders, or national organizations; program summaries; and/or policy briefs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have at least two (2) years of experience in a role in which writing was central (e.g., grant writing, communications, or research) in a nonprofit, private sector, or government setting.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced writing ability: ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, adaptability, and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources and fundraising strategies
• Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong interest in and understanding workforce development programs and practices and/or related social policy areas
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Understanding of and ability to apply a race equity and inclusion lens to work
• Empathy and commitment to economic and social equity for all Baltimore residents. Knowledge about geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic inequities in Baltimore.
• Preferred: Existing positive relationship with local and/or national philanthropic organizations

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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