GRNT000: Head of Grants

About JerseySTEM All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions. JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey. Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit. Overview This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JerseySTEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as long-term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. In addition to Corporate and Individual donations, Grants are a potential large source of financial support for the JerseySTEM mission. JerseySTEM is looking for a Department Head who can help us establish and manage the infrastructure to effectively and efficiently access this stream of funding for JerseySTEM . Responsibilities Implement best practices in Grant Research, Writing and Management Manage a team of Grant Researchers and Grant Writers Investigate and evaluate JerseySTEM ’s, and other organizations’, process for applying for grants. Make recommendations regarding require