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Grants Coordinator

About Verner

For more than 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a trusted leader in early childhood education—dedicated to nurturing young children, uplifting families, and investing in the growth of staff. We believe that building a strong foundation for every child starts with a compassionate community. 

At Verner, we foster a warm, collaborative work environment where every staff member is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Through individualized mentorship and meaningful professional development, we help our team grow alongside the children and families we serve. 

By joining Verner, you’ll play a key role in creating the kind of joyful, play-based, and reflective learning spaces that families know and trust. In return, we offer a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including tuition assistance, paid training, mental health support, and much more. To nourish both body and mind, all staff enjoy freshly prepared, complimentary meals and snacks daily through our signature Rainbow in My Tummy nutrition program. 

At Verner, your work matters—and you’ll be part of a team that’s making a difference every day.

Job Description

The Grants Coordinator is responsible for finding funding opportunities for Verner and writing polished proposals to earn grant money. Their duties include researching and identifying grant opportunities, meeting deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports for approval.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Strong skills in identifying funding opportunities, interpreting grant criteria, and customizing proposals to align with specific funders are crucial
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • At least two years of grant proposal writing experience
  • Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

Grant Research & Strategy:

  • Study and understand Verner’s history, structure, mission, programs, and funding priorities.
  • Identify and research potential grant opportunities aligned with Verner’s needs and goals.
  • Track deadlines, requirements, and eligibility for recurring and prospective funding sources.

Proposal Development & Submission:

  • Draft compelling grant proposals and supporting documents tailored to specific funder requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary data and program details.
  • Submit proposals for review and approval by the VP of Philanthropy & Marketing before final submission.

Funder Communication & Stewardship:

  • Maintain ongoing communication with funders, responding to questions and providing requested information.
  • Build and nurture relationships with grant providers and philanthropic partners.
  • Ensure accurate, timely submission of grant reports and compliance documents.

Program Quality

  • Ensures that all programs are of a high quality.
  • Follow all organizational policies and procedures.
  • Additional responsibilities may be requested, based on capacity and interest.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Access to industry-leading one-on-one mentorship
  • Tuition assistance for ongoing career development
  • State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
  • Paid continuing education & training opportunities
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment.
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short & Long term disability
  • Matching 403(b) retirement plan
  • 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)
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