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Explore a career at EAH Housing.

Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our property portfolio throughout California and Hawai`i. As a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, we live up to our values, and work to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives. Join us and make a difference today.

What we offer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match. We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility.

We believe in work / life balance.
15 days of vacation per year (which increases based on years of service)
10 paid sick days per year
12 paid holidays

We take care of our employees.
Competitive Salaries  
403b Retirement Plan with 5% company match
Employee Wellness Program
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans
Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
EAP – Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services
$1,500 Employee Referral Program
EAH Academy, an in-house training program

Position is for a full-time Grant and Content Writer to work in the Corporate Offices of EAH located in San Rafael, CA. Qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field such as: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Information Design, Digital Media/Media Arts, Urban Planning, or Public Policy. 5+ years’ experience in copy and/or grant writing. Must have valid driver’s license and DMV clearance. Must have access to reliable vehicle and maintain own auto insurance in accordance with EAH minimum requirements. Salary range: $66,560 - $99,840 per year; hiring range for new employees is generally $66,560 - $83,200 per year, DOE.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai’i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts.

EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs. Please visit our www.eahhousing.org to learn more about us, our culture, and how we strive to maintain excellence in everything we do.

For immediate consideration please apply to requisition GRANT003034on our website atwww.eahhousing.org/careers

POSITION OVERVIEW

Focuses on increasing grant funding by researching grant opportunities from various sources that match the goals and objectives of the organization. Gathers information from various departments and coordinates/ writes grant proposals for government, corporate and foundation funds. Develops and maintains effective, long-term working relationships with grantors to facilitate approval of grant. Follows up with grantors to monitor grant status. Understands and supports the EAH Housing mission and core values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes grant proposals and reports.
• Cultivates a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funders. Maintains a working knowledge of foundation and corporate funding guidelines.
• Updates foundation relations reports.
• Monitors grant guidelines and deadlines and ensures timely submittals.
• Develops acknowledgement letters and thank you notes.
• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposal (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Researches, compiles, and analyzes EAH Housing data as needed for grants.
• Researches local newspapers, other publications and the internet and notes significant philanthropic activities.
• Performs prospective research to identify suitable grant funding prospects. Reports on findings to expand grant portfolio.
• Tracks grant activity, reports, solicitations, funding received and denied.
• Produces well-researched content for publication online and on print (website, email marketing, property descriptions, videos, blogs, etc.) to increase and maintain portfolio.
• Communicates and collaborates with the Communications team as well as members of the Real Estate Management and Development teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Writes content for marketing initiatives, training, manuals, special materials for Advisory Councils and Board meetings, organizational brochures, strategic directions, impact reports, etc.
• Creates and maintains standard descriptions or talking points for staff and partners around EAH initiatives. Ensures content used in community engagement activities, outreach, advocacy, and other communications around EAH Housing initiatives is accurate and up to date.
• Actively participates with Director and VP of Communications to create strategies, timelines, and outcomes for EAH Initiatives
• Updates and reviews current initiatives annually
• Coordinates Board, Advocate, Donor or staff communications and presentations for EAH Housing Initiatives
• May participate in community and public policy groups or attend conferences to keep informed of policies affecting affordable housing.
• Provides support to other duties in the Communications Department as needed.
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Actively participates in EAH’s Injury and illness Prevention Plan.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field such as: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Information Design, Digital Media/Media Arts, Urban Planning, or Public Policy. 5+ years’ experience in copy and/or grant writing. Must have valid driver’s license and DMV clearance. Must have access to reliable vehicle and maintain own auto insurance in accordance with EAH minimum requirements.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have receive such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements.  If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening.  Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.   

EAH Housing is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.  CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985