Grants & Research Writer

The Position

The Grants & Research writer will support KCCEB to successfully diversify and grow the agency’s grant writing portfolio with a focus on state and federal grants as well as large institutional philanthropic funding. This person will also raise the visibility of KCCEB’s public health advocacy work through report and evaluation writing. Currently, our public health advocacy work includes COVID-19 Access, linguistic and cultural competence, data disaggregation, anti-Asian violence prevention and raising visibility of public health needs of immigrant communities.

Compensation and benefits

● Salary range: $95,000-$100,000, commensurate with background and experience.

● Full time position

● 1 year contract with possibility for extension

● 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the supervision of KCCEB’s Chief Program Strategist, the Grant & Research Writer is responsible for securing and managing grants (specifically state and federal government, large foundations) and lifting up the successes of KCCEB’s work through reports and evaluations.

The work includes:

● Attending bidders’ conferences to stay current with funders’ priorities and as required to ensure eligibility for application to funders

● Researching requests for proposals and writing letters of inquiry for new and existing agency programs and general operations

● Writing successful multi-year state and federal grants as well as institutional philanthropic proposals including narratives, project budgets, scope of work, evaluation plans

● Working with the Chief Program Strategist and Impact & Advocacy Manager to write research reports and evaluations lifting up the successes and lessons learned of KCCEB’s public health and community mental health work (eg., language equity, community safety, holistic mental health)

● Assimilate information about KCCEB’s issues and programmatic work from a variety of sources and describe our activities in a clear and compelling manner

● Communicate and coordinate upcoming deadlines with appropriate staff as needed

● Represent KCCEB both internal and external to the agency as needed in a positive manner

● Participate in local, regional and national calls/meetings related to health equity, raising the visibility of Asian American concerns as needed (.eg., vaccine access, safety concerns, data disaggregation, health insurance access)

● Attend all assigned meetings and trainings as needed

● Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

● At least 5-7 years of experience and measurable success in grants consulting and grants writing

● Write in a variety of styles specific to each funder's narrative requirements, ranging from highly technical to personal submissions, using templates and forms required by the funder

● Proficiency and affinity for the preparation of complex budgets and expenditure reports

● Collegial team player able to interact effectively with diverse internal and external constituencies

● Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and successfully maintain grace and professionalism under pressure

● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

● Must be a dynamic self-starter with initiative, demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members, nimbly manage multiple deadlines

● Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills required

● Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule based on program needs, including evenings, weekends and holidays if needed

● Computer and database literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Salesforce)

● Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for KCCEB’s mission.

Preferred:

● Master’s degree in public health or related fields (eg., social work, public policy, health education, psychology) strongly preferred

● Proven track record of grant writing success and award at the state and federal government level as well as large institutional foundations with a focus on mental health, public health preferred

● Strong familiarity of the intersectionality of factors, systemic barriers, and other culturally related issues impacting underserved API and other immigrant communities’ access to public health, mental health, and other safety net resources preferred

About Korean Community Center of the East Bay

Since 1977, Korean Community Center of the East Bay (KCCEB) has been uniquely positioned to serve the Asian community in the Bay Area. After the 1965 Immigration Act which allowed for an influx of immigrants from Asia, KCCEB was one of five Bay Area organizations developed in the 1970s to support the resettlement and community health of Asian immigrants and refugees. KCCEB has evolved into a unique entry point for Korean and other immigrants who have nowhere else to turn to for their essential support, including health access, social services, legal, case management, mental health, health and wellness programs. www.kcceb.org

The Programs

KCCEB offers wraparound services across three programs: Immigration Integration Program, Community Health Access Program, and Asian Community Wellness Program. The Immigration Integration Program supports immigrants to become engaged members of society. We offer no-to-low cost immigration services for immigrants seeking to become naturalized citizens. The Community Health Access Program creates access to affordable health care and social services including healthcare enrollment, social service support, case management and a Korean language information and referral service. The Asian Community Wellness Program promotes mental health and community wellness with a focus on low-income East Asian communities. We offer counseling, health promotion classes, wellness workshops, leadership classes and meal delivery service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• San Leandro, CA 94577: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Leandro, CA 94577