JOB LISTING: GRANT WRITER

(Contract)

Location: Remote (Poughkeepsie-based organization)
Hours: 5–15 hours/month, depending on grant cycle.
Compensation: $40–$70/hour, depending on experience
Contract Term: 12 months, renewable
Start Date: Flexible

About Fall Kill Creative Works

Fall Kill Creative Works is a nonprofit community studio that provides high-quality educational programming and a rich studio environment in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York. We believe in the power of making. We encourage the confidence and tenacity to imagine, attempt, fail, and try again. Our programs include workshops, classes, studio access, artist lectures, and demonstrations, all led by a diverse community of instructors and makers.  We're committed to equity and removing financial barriers, guided by generosity in sharing knowledge and resources so that everyone can experience the joy of making.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced contract grant writer to help maintain and grow our portfolio of foundation, state, and local grants. This contractor will collaborate with the Artistic Director and Studio Director to write compelling proposals, prepare reports, and identify funding opportunities aligned with our mission.

This is an independent-contractor position with flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Strategy

  • Identify deadlines, renewal opportunities, and new funders

  • Maintain a grants calendar

  • Assess alignment and feasibility with staff

Grant Writing

  • Draft and revise compelling narratives grounded in our mission, values, and community impact

  • Prepare letters of inquiry, full proposals, and attachments

  • Work with the Artistic Director to refine language and context

Reporting

  • Prepare narrative reports, collect needed documentation, and ensure timely submission

  • Collaborate with the Administrative Coordinator to gather program data (student numbers, zip codes, annual participation snapshots)and community care

Core Compentancies

  • Strong, clear narrative writing skills

  • Familiarity with foundation and government funding structures

  • Ability to synthesize information from multiple staff members

  • Collaborative communication style

  • Reliably meets deadlines and manages multiple projects

  • Sensitivity to inclusive, community-centered language

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2–3 years of grant writing experience (arts fields preferred)

  • Demonstrated success securing foundation or government funding

  • High level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail

Work Environment

  • Hybrid: work includes on-site meetings, instructor coordination, events, and occasional remote work for scheduling, writing, and planning.

  • Reports to the Board of Directors (collaborates closely with Studio Director).

  • Flexible, self-directed scheduling

  • Access to classes and workshops across multiple media

How To Apply

Please submit the following to apply@fallkillcreativeworks.org with the subject line Grant Writer Application

  1. A résumé

  2. 1–2 grant writing samples or excerpts

  3. A short statement describing your approach to community-centered or arts grant writing