Senior Grant Writer

Company: JobTrain
Location: Menlo Park
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About JobTrain JobTrain is a nonprofit organization on the move. We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.” Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we now serve those in need of job training or other services that will advance their economic mobility at one of our Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility. We are growing, and we need your help! About the Department and Role The Sr. Grant Writer’s primary responsibilities include prospect research and donor cultivation; proposal development, writing, and application assembly; reporting to funders; and assistance with JobTrain’s other development activities, including individual giving and events. Major Duties and Responsibilities Research grant opportunities that match JobTrain’s goals, objectives, and values Write, prepare, assemble, and submit funding proposals, working closely with program and finance staff to develop project descriptions, goals, objectives, evaluation plans, and budgets Prepare and submit required reports to funders in a timely fashion Track and manage the lifecycle of grant including research, submission, approval, award, and reporting Develop, maintain, and steward effective, long-term working relationships with funders to facilitate approval of grants Participate in the development of short-term and long-term fundraising plans and projections and provide progress/status tracking reports As a Development Team member, assist with JobTrain’s other development activities including individual giving and events Process and acknowledge donations in appropriate database(s) Generate and edit donor acknowledgements and correspondence Other duties related to successful fundraising and development Qualifications Experience 7-10 years of demonstrated grant-writing experience leading to successful results Experience with Bay Area funding landscape is ideal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Job Knowledge: Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of the grant writing process; ability to identify relevant funding opportunities; understanding of government grants Planning and Organization: Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects; and setting and meeting goals in a fast-changing and deadline driven environment with strong attention to detail. Ability to set priorities, analyze and resolve problems, and make decisions in a timely fashion. Financial Budgeting / Projections – Ability to understand financial data and accurately develop / review budgets Teamwork / Collaboration Interpersonal Skills – Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within the department and across the organization Communications: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills which include the ability to articulate key priorities of a grant and generate reports that highlight JobTrain’s programs and outcomes Computer Skills : Strong computer skills: MS Office, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Salesforce; and other technology and applications necessary to perform the job COVID-19 Certification JobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. Compensation and Benefits JobTrain offers a competitive salary, numerous health benefit plans and premium coverage of 90%, vision and dental, flex spending and HSA programs, 401K with a 5% match after joining, EAP and emergency services, vacation time, paid sick leave, long-term disability and life insurance. We also pay employees for 10 observed holidays including a whole week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day. The hiring range is expected to be $80,849.60- $91,572.16 depending upon skills, background and related experience. Additional Information We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs. At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process. JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin. Also, please note: Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits. Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions). JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check. Powered by JazzHR gPWkYzI9ke

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