Job Description

Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI) is a community of scholars, journalists, activists, and civic leaders who are united by a shared commitment to advancing economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities. MI is independent, creative, and bold, and we are seeking a like-minded Grant Writerfor our Development team.

The successful applicant will possess a deep interest in public policy at the national, state, and local levels. Most importantly, the candidate will demonstrate the ability to author compelling grant proposals to individuals and foundations, with experience in analyzing complex public policy ideas with strategic goals in mind.

Responsibilities

The grant writer will report to our Director of Foundation Relations & Policy Initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Researching grant opportunities
• Collaborating with the Research, Communications, and External Affairs teams to gather detailed information for grant proposals and reports
• Authoring compelling grant proposals
• Authoring interim and final reports for individual and foundation grants, including financial reports

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong philosophical alignment with MI's policy priorities and a keen interest in supporting and extending this work
• Demonstrate maturity, sound judgment, and an understanding of the policy and professional landscape within which we operate
• Be a great wordsmith and careful reader, with a mastery of spelling, grammar, and style
• Be confident and creative while also open to guidance and feedback
• Thrive working both independently and in a team environment
• A background in political philosophy or public policy is a plus
• A familiarity with grant-making institutions is a plus

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in writing, with a willingness to learn and apply grant writing skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and meet assignment deadlines in a busy environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational capability
• Excellent written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree required

This role is remote. However, New York City residents are encouraged to apply, and financial support is available for new hires who wish to move to New York City.

Some travel to MI’s NYC office will be expected for both local and remote employees, approximately 2% of the time.

Benefits

MI offers generous benefits, including a virtual or hybrid work environment, four weeks paid vacation, a Summer Fridays program, paid paternity/maternity leave, medical and dental coverage, medical and dependent care FSA, mental health benefits, remote medicine, paid company cell phone, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company-funded match.  MI staff also benefit from the opportunity to collaborate and socialize with prominent scholars in our policy space.

The salary range for this position is $70,000/year to $95,000/year. The salary offered to a candidate will depend on skills, experience, and education.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position, the mission of the Manhattan Institute, what motivates your interest in the principles of economic opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and your salary requirements
• Resume
• References, preferably from direct supervisors

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Savannah Rupp, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: Savannah@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.

Job Tags

Interim role, Summer work, Local area, Remote job,

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