The Wetlands Conservancy is recruiting for the following positions:
Contract Grant Writer
Request for Proposals
Organization/ Mission
The Wetland Conservancy’s (TWC) mission is to conserve and steward Oregon’s wetlands in partnership with communities. In our ideal future, Oregon’s wetlands thrive. They are protected across the state, people understand their function and value, and the benefits of wetlands are equitably shared by all Oregonians. Our boots are in Oregon’s wetlands.
Founded in 1981, The Wetlands Conservancy is dedicated to working in partnership with community members, public and private sector partners, and regional Tribes. Our nationally recognized work includes stewardship of 33 preserves and over 2,000 acres of Oregon wetlands, valued at $11 million. Learn more About Our Work.
Opportunity
The Wetlands Conservancy is looking for a contract grant writer to support our mission and bring the organization closer to reaching its strategic goals. We are looking for individuals with 3-5 years of experience writing and securing grants from foundations and state and federal agencies. This vivid storyteller is an excellent writer, has attention to detail more than most, can create and meet deadlines, and has experience in the conservation field. They have familiarity in writing to different audiences, whether it is with a small family foundation or for a multi-year federal grant/contract.
The successful candidate will bring a proposal to life, and will complete all the steps from A~Z. These steps include researching grant options that fit TWC programs, writing a compelling narrative, and fulfill all proposal aspects ie project budget, timeline, and all ancillary documentation requests, and writing the grant report. The successful candidate will become an integral part of the TWC team.
Outcomes
* Learn the needs and goals of The Wetlands Conservancy.
* Research grant opportunities both foundation, state, and federal grants.
* With the Executive Director, create a grant planning tool. Create a timeline of grant opportunities and the projects they will fund. Devise the probability of success for each funder as part of the operating budget.
* With the Executive Director, create all content for grant submissions, follow up with funders, and write grant reports. Expand funder relationships.
Salary
Hourly rate of $75-$100/hour based on experience
Next Steps
If interested, please submit a current resume, grant sample, and why interested in working with TWC to Katie Ryan at katieryan@wetlandsconserancy.org. For more information about The Wetlands Conservancy, please visit our website at ww.wetlandsconservancy.org. Please feel free to contact Katie Ryan at katieryan@wetlandsconservancy.org with any questions.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Statement
The Wetlands Conservancy recognizes the exclusion and displacement of people that is intricately woven into American history and its conservation movement. Land ownership and the power it consolidates further racial and social inequities. TWC recognizes that conservation must support healthy communities and that resilient ecosystems are only possible when they include people of all identities. TWC sees racism and disparities based on race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and other identities. Those most affected by wetland degradation are those most marginalized and disenfranchised in our communities.
TWC’s mission embraces values and practices that aim to represent all people and treat them with respect. TWC strives to bring communities together to find common goals in protecting wetlands. TWC wants to ensure clean water for people & wildlife, recognizing wetland benefits such as mitigating floods, lessening rampant wildfires, and counteracting climate change.
We choose to openly engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth, understanding that this work requires sustained commitment. When we make mistakes along the way, we will do our best to learn and listen with respect and humility. With this statement, we are asking our community and each other to hold us accountable for this important and difficult work.
TWC is an equal-opportunity employer. 2SLBGTQ+ and people of color are encouraged to apply.
