Grant Writer - The Knowledge House : Job Details

Description Start Date: Summer 2025 Employment Type: This is a part-time hourly position Work Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm EST Location: Bronx, NY Reports to: Senior Director of Development and External Affairs About TKH Established in 2014, TKH has provided high-tech training to thousands of students from underserved communities across the country. What began as a humble initiative in the South Bronx has blossomed into a national organization delivering programs in Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Our mission is to build a diverse tech workforce by uplifting individuals from the most underestimated and underserved communities. We envision a future where all communities have equal access to employment opportunities in tech across all sectors. The TKH model offers in-demand tech skills training, coupled with comprehensive wraparound services to support each Fellow's journey to career success. Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-directed, and engaged Part-Time Grant Writer to join our Development team at The Knowledge House (TKH). This role will lead the writing and submission of grant proposals and reports, conduct prospect research, and manage all deadlines with precision and clarity. To be successful, the Grant Writer must stay informed about TKH's programs, priorities, and strategy in order to connect the dots across departments and craft compelling, tailored proposals. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of developing persuasive narratives, interpreting and aligning with grant budgets, and thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role requires active participation in internal meetings and cross-functional collaboration with program, development, finance, and executive team members. The Grant Writer will report to the Senior Director of Development & External Affairs. Grant Writing, Submissions & Reporting (70%)

• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, LOIs, and reports that align with funder requirements and TKH's goals.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and development teams to gather necessary data, stories, and budget details.
• Prepare and refine grant budgets, budget narratives, and supporting attachments.
• Maintain organized records of submissions and reporting schedules.
• Ensure all materials are tailored, timely, and aligned with TKH's evolving strategy and funder expectations.

Knowledge Management & Cross-Team Collaboration (20%)

• Maintain and update a library of core narratives, templates, and attachments to support efficient and consistent proposal development.
• Work closely with the Development Manager to manage a high-volume grants calendar and ensure deadlines are met; assist in tracking key milestones in Salesforce and Asana.
• Provide weekly status updates to the development team, flagging any challenges or support needs.
• Participate in internal meetings and working sessions to stay connected to program and organizational updates.
• Work one day per week onsite in TKH's Bronx office and be available during US East Coast business hours.

Prospect Research (10%)

• Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify institutional funders aligned with TKH's mission.

Qualifications Experience

• 5+ years of experience in grant writing and prospect research, ideally in a nonprofit or social impact organization.
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive, and customized proposals and reports under tight deadlines.
• Strong experience creating and reviewing grant budgets, working with finance teams as needed.
• Experience working with CRMs and project management tools (Salesforce, Asana preferred).
• Familiarity with workforce development, education, or tech equity is a plus.

Skills and Approach

• must be available to work US Eastern Time hours, with in-person presence at our Bronx office one day per week.
• Highly organized, independent, and resourceful-able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

How to Apply Click on create profile and apply to job and submit your resume and a cover letter (required) Compensation and Benefits

• $25-30/hour
• 20-25 hours/week
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 10 days of sick time per year
• Flexibility in working hours depending on team needs

Hybrid Work at TKH All full-time staff are expected to come into a TKH office or the field (community and industry events, including conferences or travel for work) 1-2 days per week, and the Leadership Team will be encouraged to come into a TKH office at least two times per week. There will be one consistent team day a week that will vary by team. Please note that there are some roles that may require being on-site more based on the job responsibilities. In addition to the 1 team day, there will be weeks when the expectation is 2 days/week based on required meetings. These may include all staff meetings, department stepbacks, professional development, retreats, events, or other purposeful reasons, as requested by your supervisor or team lead. It is the policy of The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc. to promote and provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.