Proposal/Grant Writer Job Description

Marketing, Writing and Design > Proposal/Grant Writer

Salary National Average

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52610.0000	61170.0000	79600.0000

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Short Description:

Develop resources, research funding sources, and write proposals to various organizations. Prepare contract proposals and may administer significant contracts. May also negotiate contractual provisions with potential partners.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Organize material and complete writing assignments according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate the material.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other materials to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Develop or maintain online help documentation.
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, production sequence, and detail.
Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and detail.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

Database User Interface and Query Software: FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access; Microsoft SQL Server; Structured query language SQL
Desktop Publishing Software: Adobe Systems Adobe FrameMaker; Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign; Microsoft Publisher; PTC Arbortext
Graphics or Photo Imaging Software: Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud software; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Web Page Creation and Editing Software: Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Google Sites; JustSystems XMetaL; Quadralay WebWorks ePublisher
Web Platform Development Software: Cascading style sheets CSS; Drupal; Microsoft ASP.NET; Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP

Job Zones

Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.
Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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