Grants and Research Assistant (Part-Time)

GRANTS & RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

READ BETTER BE BETTER

MISSION: Read Better Be Betters mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

VISION: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

Job Title:Grants & Research Assistant

Pay Range: $19.50-$26.50

Reports To:Development Director

Department: Development Department

Work Hours: Part-Time; 15 hours/week

Benefits: Flexible Work Schedule opportunities; Paid-Time Off Paid Holidays & Paid Sick Time; Dental and Vision insurance; Professional Development; Casual Dress Code; Employee Benefits One-Page Summary

Supervisory Responsibility: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Grants & Research Assistant supports the Development team in securing funding to advance RBBBs mission. This role contributes through research writing and administrative support in the grant process. Depending on experience the Assistant will help draft proposals or provide supporting materials and may work closely with program finance and leadership staff to gather information needed for strong submissions.

This is a brand new position at Read Better Be Better a part of growing development team and organizational expansion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research prospective funding opportunities and maintain records of upcoming deadlines.
• Support the preparation and submission of grant applications including drafting editing or formatting proposal materials.
• Gather and organize information from staff across the organization (program data budget information narratives etc.) for proposals and reports.
• Track grant deadlines reporting requirements and submission statuses.
• Maintain organized digital files and databases related to grants and development activities.
• Assist with other writing and research projects for the Development team as needed.
• Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Research and information-gathering skills; able to synthesize complex information into clear summaries.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfort collaborating with colleagues across different teams.
• Commitment to RBBBs mission and values of Be excellent Be kind.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1 years of non-profit experience working in fundraising or project organization
• Demonstrated experience communicating to a variety of audiences
• Ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must have the ability and willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM
• Experience in grantwriting research fundraising or related writing (academic professional or nonprofit).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Workspace or other productivity tools.
• Familiarity with nonprofit work youth development or education.
• Familiarity with the Arizona educational landscape

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an in-person role. This position operates primarily in a professional office setting with occasional responsibilities at partner sites or events in the Greater Phoenix area. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones copiers and filing cabinets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Occasional movement within the office or at off-site locations may be .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. See our Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement on the website.

The Candidacy Process:

• Submit your resume through our online system and complete a few brief pre-screening questions.
• If you move forward youll have an initial phone screening with HR.
• Candidates advancing past the phone screen will be asked to provide a work sample.
• The next step is an in-person interview with management.
• After the interview you may be asked for a professional list of references or other additional information.
• Well follow up with all applicants and candidates regardless of the outcome to keep you informed.