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Proposal Writer 1

Date Open: 10/24/2008
Department: Development
Pay Level: U2 L6, $12.32/hr.min.

Summary of Position:

To research, prepare, track and maintain funding proposals and the coordination of the Worldwide Greatest Needs List.

• Representing needs expressed by our overseas ministries
• To be presented to potential donors through Development field reps

To act in a liaison role between the Development and Field Strategy departments, understanding and interpreting needs from the field and translating them into short, compelling proposals for field reps to use in fund raising and to post on the Worldwide Greatest Needs List.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to skillfully interview appropriate people in order to extract, ascertain and discern essential information for proposal.
• Experience in formatting documents, photographs and light graphics using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher or Adobe in Design.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to organize data and communicate it in precise, comprehensible terms.
• Ability to work well with people and respond to their needs while maintaining established priorities.
• Proficiency in navigating a web-based database.
• A two yr. degree and 1-2 years writing experience is required for this position.