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Look, Listen and Learn TV is looking for a grant writer

Look, Listen and Learn TV is looking for a local greater Seattle area grant writer.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Help fund the frontlines of racial justice, radical joy and early learning by joining the team of Look, Listen and Learn TV (LL+L). As the only Black woman-led children’s television show in the Northwest, LL+L’s mission is to to advance early learning in children of color through media and television. LL+L is proud to offer an opportunity for an experienced grant writer with a deep equity lens and a passion for supporting grassroots BIPOC organizations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are expanding government and foundation funding for our early learning, public TV and streaming program. Our ideal candidate has superb communication and organizational skills, a personal and professional anti-racist lens and an clear understanding of the funding landscape in King County and beyond. They should be self-reliant, efficient, trustworthy and accountable to their work plan and deliverables to help build sustainable and consistent grant funding. This position works from home with regular in-person check-in meetings with the Development Director and Executive Producer.

  • Write, edit, format and submit proposals (minimum of 2-3/month)
  • Collaborate with development & program teams, and board per grant’s narrative

EXPERIENCE

  • Microsoft Office: 4 years (Required)
  • Grant Writers & Managers: 4 years (Required)
  • Local candidates only, Greater Seattle Area: 1 year (Required)
  • Minimum of 4 years of grant writing and/or grant management experience.
  • Proven ability to write competitive grants that have been funded from multiple sources.
  • Exceptional skills in written communication.
  • Experience with education, arts, culture and media grants specifically, with a mix of local and national private foundation and government grants.
  • Dependable, strong analytical, detail oriented, organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate directly and effectively with teammates. Self-driven, proactive, innovative, and creative.
  • Race and social justice champion.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION

  • When sending in your application materials inclue your resume, cover letter and 3 refereces. Include 2-3 examples of grant writing materials that you wrote solely and were funded that demonstrate your experience.

COMPENSATION

  • $35 – $75 an hour-  Up to 35 hrs. per month. This position is a flexible, independent contractor, grant-funded position. Local candidates only, applicants residing outside of King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties will not be considered.

CONTACT

For more information, visit their website.

Apply here.

Margarita Sanabria

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