Experienced Grant Writer Job at Remineralize the Earth, Towards a Sustainable Ag

Who we are

Remineralize the Earth (RTE) is a Northampton, MA-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization engaged in a variety of projects both domestically and internationally that promote the use of finely ground rock dust and sea-based minerals to restore soils. Through our education and outreach, projects, research, and advocacy, RTE facilitates a worldwide movement that brings together gardeners and farmers, scientists and policymakers, and the public to regenerate soils and forests around the world, increase the nutritional quality and yield of food, and stabilize the climate through carbon sequestration.

We work with local and remote volunteers on our program management system called Basecamp. Our team is made up of federal work-study students as well as graduate students, researchers, experts and other professionals.

The Grant Writer will maximize financial support, and seek foundation and government grants to support RTE's mission and goals. Grant writer will report to the team and executive director. Team members will be responsible for researching new grant opportunities, helping put together grant proposals and reaching out to potential large donors and grant makers. The grant writing team has weekly virtual meetings, every Wednesday, from 2 : 00 - 3 : 00 PM EDT , which you will need to be available for.

The team communicates on Slack and Basecamp, so volunteers are required to have access to high-speed internet and a computer or laptop.

Grant research and Grant writing

Primary Responsibilities Include :

• Develop grant reports.
• Assist with preparing project budgets and writing budget narratives
• Research, identify and qualify funding opportunities.
• Initiate communication with the grant writing team
• Develop a deep understanding of organizational goals and program content.
• Oversee grants calendar and maintain up-to-date database records.
• Support RTE's fundraising initiatives.
• Develop materials that show the progress of programs for donor updates and ongoing communications.

Skills and Experience Required

Preferred Skills and Experience

This is a great opportunity if you are professional in this capacity and want to expand your experience in the regenrative agriculture sector. We provide great recommendations for your efforts and accomplishments.

Submitting your credentials

Please email us your resume, portfolio and LinkedIn URL and let us know how many hours per week that you can contribute. Please list some good times to speak with you and we will get back to you with a schedule for an interview. Make sure to send your credentials to jcampe@remineralize.org.

We look forward to meeting you!

Joanna Campe

Executive Director

Remineralize the Earth

152 South Street

Northampton, MA 01060 USA

Skype : reminearth

Email : jcampe@remineralize.org

http : / / www.remineralize.org

Book

Geotherapy : Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and Reversing CO2 Increase

http : / / www.crcpress.com / product / isbn / 9781466595392