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