Grants Assistant

Dorcas Place Adult & Family Learning Center is an adult education agency based in Providence, RI that serves more than 1,000 low-income, low-literacy adult learners annually. This part time 20 hours per week grants assistant position will be part of the Dorcas Place Development Team, which raises funds to support the agency’s $3 million annual budget. He/she will assist the Director of Development in grants research, writing, and reporting to secure revenues to meet the agency’s operational, programmatic and capital needs. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or a related field required as well as previous experience in grant writing required. Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills a must. Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising for adult literacy a plus. Must be extremely well-organized and self-motivated to meet internal and external deadlines and must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with extreme attention to detail. Please send cover letter and resume to:

Donna Bailey,
Dorcas Place,
220 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI. 02907.