Grant Writer Position Available

Community Alliance w/ Family Farmers (caff@caff.org)
Tue, 18 May 1999 11:20:57 -0700

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GRANT WRITER POSITION AVAILABLE

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) - a non-profit based in
Davis, California - is working to build a movement of rural and urban
communities to foster family-scale agriculture that cares for the land,
sustains local economies and promotes social justice. CAFF seeks a highly
motivated individual with grant writing experience to coordinate
grantseeking.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION: The Grant Writer oversees the development and
production of grant proposals, government contracts and narrative reports
to funders. Responsibilities include writing and coordinating the editing
of grants, contracts and reports; identifying new sources of funding;
developing and maintaining relationships with funders and maintaining
funding files. This is a full-time position, based in the Davis, California
office.

QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent writing, editing and organizational skills are
required. Previous experience in fundraising and grantwriting desired.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Ability to
work well under deadlines. Proficiency in MS Word, Pagemaker and Excel.
Willingness to travel. Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and rural
community issues would be useful.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary is $24,000 - $30,000, depending on
experience. CAFF provides a benefits package that includes three weeks of
paid vacation per year, personal leave, health insurance, holidays and
flexible scheduling. CAFF is committed to recruiting, training, developing
and promoting employees on the basis of individual qualifications,
competence and merit.

TO APPLY: Call 530-756-8518, ext. 10 or email caff@caff.org to request an
information packet and application.

CAFF's policy is that all persons are entitled to equal employment
opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status or
sexual orientation.

Community Alliance with Family Farmers
P.O. Box 363 Davis, California 95617
530-756-8518 (phone) 530-756-7857 (fax)
caff@caff.org http://www.caff.org

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