Job Description

Nanaimo Foodshare is a non-profit that works to improve food security in Nanaimo. We are seeking an experienced grant writer to work with our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience writing grants from a variety of funders including Foundations and Government agencies.

Responsibilities:

-Become familiar with the granting cycle and potential funding opportunities

-Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of applications

-Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding for various projects and programs

-Collaborate with program managers and staff to gather necessary information for grant applications including budgets and financial reports for grant proposals

-Track and report on the progress of funded projects to grantors

-Stay updated on current trends and best practices in grant writing

-Meet deadlines responsibly

Qualifications:

-Lives in Nanaimo area

-Comfortable working on site

-Effective communicator with other team members

-Superior writing, grammatical, and narrative skills

-Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

-Research skills to identify potential funding sources

-Minimum 3 years proven experience in grant writing in a non-profit setting is ideal

-Knowledge of local non-profits is an asset

-Existing familiarity with funding sources is an asset.

Nanaimo Foodshare is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, disability, sexual or gender identity.

Please apply through this posting on the Indeed website.

Deadline for applications is March 24,2025.

Thanks to all who apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 10 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you currently live in the Nanaimo Area? Are you easily able to commute in order to work on site?
Experience:

grant writing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-24
Expected start date: 2025-03-31