Following is a sample job description template for the position of Development Specialist:

Job Title: Development Specialist

Location of the Job: San Jose, 140 Kendrick Street

Years of Experience: 3+ to 6 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Summary:

The Development Specialist–Grant Writer is responsible for identifying new funding sources, developing and submitting written proposals, tracking reporting deadlines and managing the submission of proposals and reports in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and complete paperwork on time with accuracy
• Well developed presentation and facilitation skills to engage clients to meet program goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a leadership role with the clients to motivate and influence positive behaviors
• Maintain regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction
• Provide work based learning activities with a focus on recruitment and placement
• Conduct at least one marketing event per quarter to attract participants and organizations
• Understand program participants skills, competencies, career interests and help them improve their overall skills to become employable

Position Requirements:

• Customer and peer relationship focused
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn new skills/technologies quickly and independently
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per ​year