Job Opening: Director of Grant Writing and Development:
Location: Dayville, CT
Do you have significant grant writing experience? Do you want to work closely with the CEO and Management Team to design and implement a strategic and comprehensive development and communications program that identifies community and agency needs and then secures funding to meet those needs? Do you want to utilize your creative skills for community and program development? Are you ambitious and seeking career advancement? We have an incredible opportunity for you in Northeast Connecticut!
Director of Grant Writing and Development Description:
United Services seeks a dedicated, experienced Director of Development to join our team. The Director of Development is responsible for increasing awareness and funding for the organization within the community and with private, state, and federal funders. The Development Director will play a crucial role in grant writing, including researching grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding, building advocacy, and building and cultivating long-term relationships with grant providers. If you are passionate about positively impacting the lives of individuals and communities, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Director of Grant Writing and Development Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum of five years senior communications experience including marketing, public relations, and staff management. Minimum of five years experience in fundraising, grant development and management, and corporate relations.

• Excellent writing skills to support grant development, corporate communications and materials. Attention to detail in application preparation and submission.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required. Group and public speaking skills required.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels of skill and responsibility in an organization. Experience with team work at departmental and organizational level.
• Computer applications knowledge and experience (word processing, spreadsheets, CRM database management, etc.). Collaborative work style and experience desired.

Director of Grant Writing and Development Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (and as needed for events)
Director of Grant Writing and Development Salary: Competitive
Benefits:

• 4 weeks of vacation
• 12 holidays
• Paid sick time
• Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance for individual and family coverage
• Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships
• Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans
• 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V
United Services Inc. -- Join Our Team!
Changing the world for the better starts with helping those around you. When you join our team at United Services, you are able to spend your workdays saving and improving lives in Northeastern Connecticut. We have meaningful career opportunities available for all levels of education, from high school graduates to those with master's degrees, and we are welcoming new graduates to apply. Whether you are looking for full time, part time, or per diem work, we may have a position open for you. So what are you waiting for? Apply now. http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/
Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.
United Services is among Connecticut’s most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of “Creating Healthy Communities” by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.
Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.
Please consider joining our United Services team! For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have grant writing experience?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dayville, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person