Lead STEM Education Grantwriter

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Betabox

💵 $70k-$90k
📍Remote - United States

Job highlights

Summary

Join Betabox as we seek an experienced Lead Grantwriter to build and manage a comprehensive grants and RFP engine focused on STEM education.

Requirements

  • Proven Grant Success: Demonstrated success in securing at least $2 million in grants, preferably in STEM or educational fields
  • Grant Program Knowledge: Be familiar with STEM education-focused grant programs, including NSF programs, ITEST, AISL, Department of Defense (DOD), Office of Naval Research (Navy ONR), Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), and other relevant funding sources
  • Grant Writing Expertise: Extensive experience writing, coordinating, and submitting grants to public and private funders, with the ability to transform high-level program concepts into detailed applications
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with grant portals like SAM and Grants.gov for sourcing and submitting proposals
  • Strategic & Analytical Skills: Ability to assess funding opportunities and Betabox’s fit with grant requirements, combined with collaborative proposal design and strategic positioning experience
  • Tech-Savvy: Experience with AI tools and technology solutions to enhance grantwriting workflows and improve efficiency
  • Self-Motivation & Initiative: A self-starter who can independently drive high-level goals to completion with limited oversight
  • STEM/Education Sector Experience: Knowledge of the STEM education field
  • Higher Education Partnerships: Experience collaborating with higher education institutions
  • Principal Investigator Experience: Prior experience as a PI on grants

Responsibilities

  • Grants Engine Development: Build and manage a grants and RFP engine to source high-potential STEM education funding opportunities aligned with Betabox’s mission and growth goals
  • Grant Identification & Sourcing: Research and qualify new grant opportunities (local, state, federal, and private) to assess alignment with Betabox’s programs and strategic direction
  • Proposal Evaluation: Collaborate with leadership to determine whether Betabox should apply independently or with a partner, optimizing each proposal’s likelihood of success
  • Grant Writing & Submission: Write all sections of grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, timelines, and project plans. Ensure accurate, timely submissions that meet all funder guidelines
  • Collaboration & Strategy: Partner with the Betabox team to fully understand our programs, mission, and goals, crafting grant proposals that highlight our unique impact and value to funders
  • Innovation in Grantwriting: Use AI tools and other tech solutions to streamline workflows and improve grantwriting efficiency. Stay up-to-date with advancements in grantwriting technology
  • Principal Investigator (PI) Role: Serve as PI on grants when applicable, taking responsibility for project outcomes, compliance, and funder communication
  • Grants Management: Oversee grant-funded programs post-award, ensuring compliance and effective project management. As the grants engine grows, you’ll build a team to support program management
  • Reporting: Provide regular updates to Betabox leadership on grant opportunities, submissions, and results, and prepare reports for funders as required

Benefits

  • Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Additional Compensation: Participation in an annual bonus pool and a long-term incentive plan
  • Healthcare & Dental Plan
  • 401k (no match)
  • Flexible Remote Work: Option to work remotely or from our office in Raleigh, NC

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