OVERVIEW
Leanlab Education is a nonprofit research organization that specializes in connecting edtech companies and school communities to codesign learning resources for students. Unique to Leanlab’s research process is the focus on Codesign—a research framework that emphasizes the co-creation of research objectives, methodologies, data collection, and dissemination among researchers, educators, and developers.
Leanlab Education has developed strong connections with educators and districts. In partnership with school communities in our AGILE Network, we have conducted research projects in school districts across the country. These projects range in scope from single-day, immersive focus groups to year-long correlational studies.
Our research team represents leading thinking on implementation science and learning engineering. Dr. Bror Saxberg (Kaplan, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), Dr. Edith Gummer (NSF, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, ASU), and Dr. Sean Talamas (Character Lab) guide research strategy from our board of directors, while Dr. Lynne Harden (former EdPuzzle), Dr. Sanaz Farhangi (NYU Steinhardt, International University of Miami) and Dr. Akila Raoul (Loyola University Chicago) lead our research practice. Our clients have included venture-backed startups and NSF/SBIR award winners like Subject, Sown To Grow, Boddle, and range to established companies and leaders in innovation, like Logitech, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Leanlab Education is seeking an hourly (contract-based) Grant Writer to manage grant writing and reporting. The Grant Manager will 1) work with the Communications and Operations teams to help write compelling grant proposals and 2) compile and submit data for grant reports, managing the tracking and deliverables for all of our ongoing grants. This technical writer will excel at making complex concepts easy to understand for a variety of audiences with impeccable deadline management skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Writing and Management
Provide copywriting and general support for grant proposals.
Help create compelling, well-structured grant narratives through the use of effective storytelling, relevant data, and superior prose.
Ensure that all grants are submitted by deadlines.
GRANT REPORTING
Prepare and submit interim and final narrative, and budget reports to foundation funders.
Gather statistical, analytical, and anecdotal data that supports the development efforts of Leanlab.
Manage and execute all grant reports, leaving time for requisite internal and external approvals processes, and deliver by established deadlines.
KEY Qualifications
3+ of grant writing experience grant writing for medium to large non-profits with annual revenue > $2 million.
Track record of writing and winning grants of $500k or more.
Experience working in education or with education companies/nonprofits.
Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Proficient with Google Workspace.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in technical writing, creative writing, or related field.
CONTRACTOR TERMS
This is a contractor position with hourly-based compensation ($50-65/hour) based on project assignment and timelines. If invited, you will be entered into our grant writing contract pool for assignment as projects become available. As a contractor, you will be expected to manage your own time and deliverables while working closely with Leanlab Education to meet project deadlines and client expectations. The position is remote. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and be based in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
Please fill out this questionnaire.
If our team feels that your experience is aligned with the role, we will reach out to schedule a virtual meeting to discuss next steps as well as answer any questions you may have.