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Class Title: Corporate Writer
Position Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Effective Date: August 06
Revised: May 08
General Nature & Scope of Work
Under the general supervision of the Vice President and Director of
Corporate Development and Communications, research funding opportunities
and policy development, prepare grant proposals, and produce events and
communications to support funding of LINC programs and to support
public relations needs of LINC.
Illustrative Examples of Work/Essential Functions
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Write and manage grant activities such as preparing program budgets, tracking
grant submissions, producing grant reports for internal and external stakeholders,
coordinating necessary meetings
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Research and recommend available funding opportunities to Director
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Create reports on industry policy, programs, models and statistics for use
by executive management
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Assist Director with creative planning and execution of donor and other
stakeholder events as needed
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Create written context of corporate image for public relations and internal
usage
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Create messaging; write text for corporate communications such as annual
report, corporate capability book and brochures, newsletter, website,
advertising, internal communications, broadcasts, tradeshows and board
documents
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Assist with content, program planning and production management of
corporate podcast as needed
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Knowledge of:
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Writing, editing and grammar skills
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Elements of program design and management
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Internet research methodology
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Social services and community needs for affordable housing and special needs
populations
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LINC’s corporate goals for growth
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Applicable affordable housing industry and social service regulations, practices,
procedures and industry terminology for grant writing
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Skill Level:
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Superior writing and communication skills
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Strong analytical skills for interpreting research and preparing recommendations
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Proficient in the use of personal computers and related software applications,
e.g. audio production
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Excellent interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective
working relationships with employees, other departments, public officials,
industry executives, foundation and corporate managers, individual donors,
and the general public
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Experienced at understanding and applying specific knowledge and methodology
in grant proposal writing regarding goals and measurements
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Ability to:
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Perform on-line research through databases, as well as design and manage databases
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Develop and prepare project budgets
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Efficiently organize complex and variable data, prepare for presentations
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Creatively integrate and present information
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Work with creative team process
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Provide creative input to all facets of each department project
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Strong attention to detail
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Meet deadlines and set priorities in fast-paced environment
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Education & Experience
A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
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Bachelor’s Degree in political science, public policy or related field; Masters
in Social Work a plus and
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2 years experience in grant writing, editing, and communications
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and
requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to sit and use a keyboard
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Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the
region may be required
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Please respond via email only by sending formal cover letter, résumé,
two grant writing sample(s), one or two other writing samples, and references
to:
Nina Dooley
Vice President, Director of Corporate Development & Communications
nina@linchousing.org
Corporate Writer Job Posting
The statements contained in this class specification reflect general details
as necessary to describe the principle functions of this class, the level of
knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but
should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other
functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods
or otherwise to balance the work load.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is LINC Housing’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote
in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender,
national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, medical
condition, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, or any
other basis protected by law.
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