Grant and Policy Writer (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

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  

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

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. 

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

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.