Assistant Grant Writer - Downsview, Canada - Toronto Wildlife Centre

Toronto Wildlife Centre

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Downsview, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Status:
Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)

Location:
Currently located in Downsview Park (North York) with plans to move to the Rouge National Urban Park (Scarborough)

Compensation:
$23/hour

Job Summary

Reporting to the Grant Writer, the
Assistant Grant Writer is an integral member of TWC's grants team and will play a key role in TWC's fundraising efforts.

You will use your exceptional writing and editing skills to craft clear and compelling funding proposals, reports and letters of inquiry.

This role demands the ability to work effectively within a team environment, where you will collaborate with program staff to understand their needs and synthesize them into well-written proposals for a variety of funders.

If you are passionate about wildlife and have the knack for turning complex ideas into concise, persuasive narratives, we welcome you to join our team

Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft and edit funding proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports with precision and clarity, accurately reflecting TWC's mission and values.
Synthesize program requirements and effectively communicate them in written proposals for foundation and corporate funders.
Work closely with the grants team to track important dates and maintain accurate grantrelated information in a CRM (Client Relationship Management) software.
Stay abreast of fundraising trends and best practices in grant writing to continuously enhance proposal quality and effectiveness.
Research and gather external information and statistics relevant to grantfunded projects.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

Postsecondary degree in a relevant field such as English, Communications, Environmental Studies, or Nonprofit Management
A minimum of 1 year professional experience in a writing or fundraising role.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent collaborative and teamwork skills.
Ability to understand and precisely follow instructions and seek clarification when needed.
Selfmotivated, detailoriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong knowledge of Southern Ontario wildlife and wildliferelated issues.

Assets:

Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of donor prospect research platforms such as Grant Connect

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to spend extended periods sitting and using a computer.

Working Conditions:

Fastpaced office/hospital environment, with noise and the possibility of frequent interruptions.
This position requires working near materials and animals that may trigger allergic reactions.

How to Apply
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A cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest in the role, and why you believe you would be a good fit for Toronto Wildlife Centre.
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Your resume detailing your education, relevant work experience, and any other qualifications or skills pertinent to the role.
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Two writing samples that demonstrate your ability to craft clear and persuasive written content. They may include excerpts from grant proposals, reports, articles, or any other relevant writing.

Please note:
Toronto Wildlife Centre is considered an essential workplace and adheres to Toronto Public Health's COVID-19 Guidelines for Businesses & Community Organizations