International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

Grant Specialist

Based in Washington, DC

 

Position Title: Grant Specialist 
Department: Strategic Research & Data Team (STRAD)
Reports To: Grant Coordinator 

Position Summary
The Grant Specialist supports the execution of the centralized grants program by managing proposal development, coordinating internal inputs, and ensuring timely and accurate submissions. This role plays a critical part in maintaining organization, consistency, and quality across all grant applications.

Working within the Strategic Research and Data Team, this position will help translate organizational priorities into strong, competitive proposals while supporting overall grant tracking and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and track grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
• Draft, edit, and format grant proposals and supporting materials
• Coordinate with departments and affiliates to collect required data, narratives, and budgets
• Maintain a centralized grant calendar and track all deadlines
• Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements and internal standards
• Maintain organized records of applications, awards, and reporting requirements
• Assist in preparing grant reports and compliance documentation
• Support development of templates, boilerplate language, and proposal resources
• Track and report on submission activity and outcomes

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or related field
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational ability
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across teams
• Experience in nonprofit, labor, or workforce-related environments preferred

Additional Information
This is a full-time salaried position. The Strategic Researcher must be able to travel as needed and perform work involving extended computer use, meetings, trainings, and campaign support.

Pay: 90,000 per year

Benefits:

• Pension 
• 401(k) 
• Health/Vision/Prescription/Dental
• Staff Retiree Health Plan
• Life Insurance 
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment 
• Retirement
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave

To Apply:
All résumés are to be emailed to ewilliams@smart-union.org.