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- Waterloo, IA
- onsite
- Temporary
- 26 - 33 USD / Hourly
- <p>Why This Role?</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high‑impact, long‑term role<strong> </strong>supporting a well‑established, collaborative grants team. The Grants Specialist will play a meaningful role in securing funding that fuels programs, innovation, and long‑term growth.</p><p>This assignment is designed for someone who wants more than a short‑term contract. For the right individual, this role offers the chance to demonstrate value, grow with the team, and be considered for a permanent seat.</p><p><br></p><p>If you thrive in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments and enjoy seeing your work turn into real outcomes, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>Drive Funding Success</p><ul><li>Research and identify compelling public and private funding opportunities</li><li>Contribute to a strong, forward‑looking grants pipeline</li><li>Support grant strategy and long‑term funding goals</li></ul><p>Create Winning Proposals</p><ul><li>Write, edit, and assemble high‑quality grant proposals and letters of intent</li><li>Partner with subject‑matter experts to gather stories, data, and budgets</li><li>Ensure submissions are polished, compelling, and aligned with funder guidelines</li></ul><p>Support Post‑Award Excellence</p><ul><li>Assist with managing awarded grants, tracking milestones and deliverables</li><li>Help prepare progress reports, outcomes summaries, and final submissions</li><li>Support grant compliance and documentation efforts</li></ul><p>Keep Everything Organized & Moving</p><ul><li>Maintain accurate grant records and tracking tools</li><li>Monitor deadlines, renewals, and reporting requirements</li><li>Use grants management systems to support visibility and efficiency</li></ul><p>Be a Key Part of the Team</p><ul><li>Work closely with an experienced, supportive grants team</li><li>Collaborate across programs and stakeholders</li><li>Contribute ideas that improve processes and strengthen results</li></ul>
- 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z