• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or other relevant field.
• Three to five years’ experience writing grants and developing funding proposals for a non-profit or education organization.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare successful funding proposals for a variety of sources.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills (samples required).
• Strong time management, organizational and planning skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience in project costing and budget preparation.
• Familiarity with a variety of funders including the U.S. Department of State, USAID, the World Bank, foundations, private corporations, and others.
• Experience working in the education, international development, student exchange, and/or non-profit sectors.
• Understanding of federal and non-federal grant and contract types and grant regulations.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and writing) that allow for effective collaboration and detailed follow through with program personnel.
• Ability to work independently as needed to complete assigned tasks within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise with MS Office.
• Experience with graphics programs and tools preferred (such as InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro).
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.