About us
The English Empowerment Center is a small but mighty adult ESOL education 501c3 non-profit. Our mission is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
EEC partners with local, state, and private organizations as well as thousands of individual donors and volunteers to help us serve our more than 2000 Adult English learners who represent over 90 countries and speak over 50 different languages. We are passionate about the success of our students and have been for over 60 years!
We value our dedicated Staff made of diverse individuals who reflect and represent the students we serve. EEC provides flexible schedules and hybrid work for staff; as well as a very competitive benefits package.
Job Summary:
Looking to make a difference in the lives of a very vulnerable population? Join the team of a nationally recognized organization as it looks to expand. The English Empowerment Center, an adult literacy nonprofit, seeks a Grant Writer for 30 hours per week.
Duties:
The Grant Writer is responsible for researching and identifying potential grant opportunities, writing grant proposals, and managing the grant application process to include reporting to grantors.
Qualifications:
The right candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and seven years professional experience in writing, submitting grant proposals, and reports to foundations, corporations, community groups, and government agencies. Strong creative and technical writing skills a must and exceptional organizational skills necessary.
Compensation is mid $50s, dependent on experience, with excellent benefits that include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, up to 3% employer match for SIMPLE IRA, employer paid short term and long-term disability coverage, employer paid term life insurance coverage of $100k with additional optional employee paid coverage, and a generous PTO package and sick leave plus 11 paid Holidays. For more information visit: https://englishempowermentcenter.org/work-with-us/
How to apply: Send resume and cover letter to Grant Writer Position, English Empowerment Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, or via email hr@englishempowermentcenter.org. EOE. Position closes on July 12, 2024.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Falls Church, VA 22042