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City Of Woonsocket Grant Writer in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
[CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND [Personnel office
Employment Advertisement
**GRANT WRITER
The City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island is conducting a search for a Grant Writer. The Grant Writer will be responsible for the overall coordination of research and writing of all grants to government agencies, private foundations, and corporations to assist in the funding of services and programs for the City of Woonsocket. The person in this position must be able to work with all levels of management from the Mayor to department directors and supervisors. In addition, the person in this position must be very organized, attentive to detail, a strong communicator, and an advocate for the citizens of Woonsocket. To be considered for this position, the incumbent must possess a Bachelors Degree, a minimum of two (2) years of experience and be highly knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel.
*Application Deadline: Open Until Filled *Classification: Non-Union/Non-Classified *Salary Rate: $50,000/Year *Hours of Work: 40-Hours Per Week
**To Apply: The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the Employment section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: [https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895. You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.
A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the Employment section of the Citys website at [www.woonsocketri.org*.
About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Islands Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. ](http://www.woonsocketri.org)](https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities)***]{engravers="" mt",serif"=""}]{engravers="" mt",serif"=""}
**JOB TITLE: Grant Writer
**DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Planning and Development
**HOURS: 40-hours per week
**CLASSIFICATION: Non-Union/Non-Classified Plan
**POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Planning Director, the Grant Writer will be responsible for the overall coordination of research, writing, submitting, and monitoring the progress and compliance of all City grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. This position assists in managing grantor relationships and must be able work independently or collaboratively to envision, plan and distribute assigned tasks that result in the submission of timely, complete, and compelling grant applications. The Grant Writer must be very organized, attentive to detail and a strong communicator.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Conducts prospective research on potential government, foundation, and corporate grantors through internet searches, government and professional journals, professional contacts, and other funding