Job Summary

The Environmental Grant Writer and Administrator will identify and pursue funding opportunities to support environmental programs, research initiatives, conservation efforts, and sustainability projects. This role develops compelling grant proposals, prepares supporting documents, and collaborates with internal teams to secure financial resources.This position will also manage all landowner and stakeholder relations, budgets, reimbursement, timelines, and overall relationships with the client and the grant agencies. The position requires strong writing skills and a solid understanding of environmental issues, data, and project design.

Primary Essential Functions

Identify, research, and evaluate government, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities aligned with organizational needs.
Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and concept notes tailored to funder guidelines.
Gather information and collaborate with program staff, scientists, and leadership to develop accurate and persuasive project narratives.
Prepare grant budgets and financial documentation in partnership with finance teams.
Track proposal deadlines, submission schedules, reporting requirements, and grant activity within internal databases.
Compile environmental data, impact metrics, and program outcomes to support proposal narratives and reporting.
Draft narrative and financial reports for awarded grants and communicate updates to funders as required.

Secondary Essential Functions

Perform all other duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively and effectively with clients and colleagues, including cross-functional teams, peers, direct reports, and leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
Adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility in taking on new responsibilities and adjusting to evolving challenges.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Knowledge

Environmental issues such as conservation, Stream and Wetland Restoration, habitat restoration, and sustainability.
Grant funding landscape, including government, foundation, and corporate sources.
Proposal development processes, grant compliance requirements, and post-award reporting.
Basic budgeting principles and environmental impact metrics.

Skills

Exceptional written communication, editing, and storytelling skills.
Strong research and analytical skills for identifying funding opportunities and synthesizing complex information.
Project management and time-management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
Proficiency with grant research databases, online submission portals, and document-tracking systems.
Collaboration and interpersonal communication skills for working with interdisciplinary teams.

Abilities

Translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
Prioritize tasks effectively and manage competing deadlines.
Build productive working relationships with staff, partners, and funders.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across multiple projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science,Geography, Geology, Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Communications, or a related field.
Experience writing successful grants, proposals, or technical reports.
Strong understanding of environmental topics relevant to the organization’s mission.
Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and in person communications skills

Preferred

Master’s degree in an Environmental or related discipline.
3+ years of grant writing experience, particularly in environmental nonprofits or research-based organizations.
Familiarity with federal grant platforms such as Grants.gov, USDA, EPA, NCDWR and NCLWTF.
Experience developing budgets, logic models, and impact measurement tools.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain seated for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.
Frequent use of standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, telephones, and printers.
Occasional light physical activity such as walking, standing, or carrying materials (up to 25lbs.).
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and through written communication.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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