Employment type: full time This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. Associates are expected to contribute a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 48 hours. STW™ welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW™ shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references. About Us STW™ is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to conduct water research to identify and remove harmful contaminants in water, and to raise public awareness about water contamination and its health impacts. STW™ also offers educational programs to excite young minds about water science. Our volunteers are diverse professionals from all over the world bringing their knowledge and experience to STW™ because we care deeply about our communities and water resources. We learn and collaborate in an open and empowering work environment to find long-term solutions to the water contamination problem. Our vision is “Contamination free, healthy water for all.” To learn more about Save the Water™, please visit www.savethewater.org . SUMMARY: Save the Water™ is seeking a Grants Researcher & Writer to assist with designing, preparing and implementing grant applications. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance to the project leaders and be a part of the Grants Program. Design, prepare and implement grant applications. Research and compile information on grant prospects. Should have or ready to develop knowledge of fund development principles and public relations. Research, identify and apply for local, state, federal and private foundation funding sources for specific projects and programs. Review grant proposals and applications prepared completeness, accuracy and timeliness. Manage grant applications by working with various departments in the application and monitoring process to ensure successful grant awards and grant compliance. Develop a grants administration work plan which includes goals, objectives and measurable workload indicators for the grants function Should be able to attend virtual team meetings as scheduled in the EST timezone. EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: Excellent writing, editing, and presentation ability. Flexible and able to respond to multiple demands. Effective writing and oral communication skills and a clear, courteous and professional manner Fundraising experience or education preferred. Associates degree or equivalent experience (6 months to 1-year full time paid corporate/non - profit work experience How to apply: If interested in this position, please send your resume to newvolunteers@savethewater.org . We would love to hear from you!