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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non‑governmental organizations, working in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions‑driven, passionate change‑maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions worldwide for a better future.

The Grant Writer is part of IRC New Jersey’s development team focused on identifying and applying for grant opportunities to sustain and grow programs that serve over 7,000 refugees and immigrants in northern New Jersey annually.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Research grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies

Write and edit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials

Manage grant calendars, submission deadlines, and documentation

Collaborate with program and finance teams to develop accurate budgets and narratives

Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and application protocols

Track funding status and maintain grant records in CRM or tracking systems

Support post‑award reporting, outcome tracking, and renewal applications as needed

Contribute to fundraising strategies and prospecting plans as needed

Satisfy recordkeeping and reporting requirements

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field.

Work Experience

1+ year of experience writing successful grant proposals

Familiarity with nonprofit programs, evaluation metrics, or logic models

Experience with post‑award compliance and reporting preferred

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies

Exceptional writing, editing, and formatting skills

Ability to develop compelling, evidence‑based narratives

Experience with budgeting and financial justification in grant contexts

Familiarity with grant databases and portals (e.g., Grants.gov, Foundation Directory Online, SAM.gov)

Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality

Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships

Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in various global environments and contexts

Self‑starter with excellent problem‑solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Attention to detail and accuracy in work product

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem‑solving purposes

Working Environment

A combination of standard office environment and remote work. This is a hybrid position with a schedule of 3 days in office and 2 days remote work.

Compensation (Pay Range : $31.00 - $32.90)

Posted pay ranges apply to U.S. based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Standard of Professional Conduct

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the U.S., these include : 10 sick days, 10 U.S. holidays, 20–25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer : IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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