Grant Writer Coordinator

About the Food Bank of South Jersey

The Food Bank of South Jersey is the leader in providing safe and nutritional food to people in need throughout South Jersey. In 2022, FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million pounds of food to approximately 200,000 residents in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties. We recognize that the talent and dedication of our team members are contributing factors to the success of FBSJ, as they work to distribute food, provide nutrition and cooking education, and help food‐insecure families and seniors find sustainable ways to improve their lives. We strive to ensure that our employees’ work experience includes the opportunity for personal growth and professional development.

To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team, dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger, visit www.foodbanksj.org.

Job Title: Coordinator, Grant Writer

Department: Fund Development     

Reports to: Director, Grants 

Supervises: N/A

Job Family: Individual Contributor

Salary : $59,000

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Date Revised: March 2025

Summary of Position:

The Coordinator plays a key role in securing and managing funding through government, corporate, and private foundation grants. This position collaborates with program teams to develop compelling funding proposals and ensures timely submissions and reporting. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized writer with a strong understanding of nonprofit funding strategies.

This role requires excellent research, writing, and project management skills to identify funding opportunities, interpret complex grant requirements, and craft clear and persuasive proposals. The Coordinator supports new initiatives and internal documentation needs, all while championing the organization’s mission and sustainability goals.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Grant Writing & Proposal Development
   • Develop well-researched, persuasive funding proposals that clearly communicate program objectives and impact.
   • Collaborate with program staff to translate program goals into compelling narratives for funders.
   • Ensure all proposals and reports are submitted accurately and on time, allowing for necessary internal reviews.
   • Maintain consistency in messaging while tailoring proposals to specific funders.
2. Grants Management & Compliance
   • Maintain and update the grant activity calendar, tracking deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
   • Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting expectations.
   • Assist in the development of internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to grant management.
3. Research & Prospecting
   • Identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities, including government grants, corporate sponsorships, and private foundations.
   • Stay current on industry trends, funding landscapes, and best practices in food banking, food insecurity, and social justice initiatives.
4. Collaboration & Support
   • Work closely with the Director of Grants and leadership team to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.
   • Provide technical writing support for various projects, including internal reports and strategic initiatives.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience in grant writing may be considered)

Experience and Skills Required:

• 2+ years of grant writing experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record of securing and managing grants throughout the grant cycle.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify new funding sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and grant management tools.

Technical Competencies Specific to this Role:

• Proposal Development
• Basic accounting skills for budgeting and interpreting internal financial documents.
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Fundraising skills
• Internal communication skills
• Intermediate Meeting facilitation skills
• Intermediate Research skills
• Basic Subject Matter Expertise in the grants industry

Behavioral Competencies for Individual Contributor:

1. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, cost-effective results. ​
2. Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, teams, organizations, and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and is inclusive of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.​
3. Communication: Conveys and receives information and ideas through various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed appropriately; demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.​
4. Empathy: Seeks to understand and respect others’ perspectives and emotions. Demonstrates an active interest in seeing things from different points of view and approaches situations with compassion.
5. Integrity: Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves consistently.

We believe in pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness. The annual salary for this position begins at $59,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing the expertise and contributions of all our team members.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment – including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge – will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Food Bank of South Jersey is an essential business. We believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks will be completed for final candidates.