Grant Writer

About Mast Reforestation (Mast): 

As the leading end-to-end reforestation company in the U.S., Mast is on a mission to make reforestation scalable. As bigger and hotter fires destroy more forestland every year, Mast provides fast, resilient forest restoration for landowners impacted by devastating wildfires. As the only vertically-integrated reforestation company in the industry, Mast has removed the financial, procedural, and seed supply barriers that typically stand in the way of getting reforestation done. Mast collects native, diverse seed species and manages site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring, delivering high quality projects. By assembling first-of-its-kind third party capital, Mast delivers these projects at no-cost to landowners. With trusted forestry companies Silvaseed and Cal Forest in its portfolio, Mast is the largest seed bank and reforestation container stock producer in the Western U.S. Mast is also an innovation center for the non-timber forestry supply chain, developing various biological and technical products for achieving land management goals more efficiently. To learn more, visit www.mastreforest.com and watch this video of our recent Montana project (hyperlink: https://www.mastreforest.com/reforestation)

If you’re inspired by our work, we’d encourage you to apply!

Mast Reforestation is seeking an experienced and dynamic Grant Writer to manage the development, submission, and tracking of grant proposals to support our reforestation efforts. This role will collaborate with various internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and secure publicly available grants from federal, state, local, agency, and non-profit sources. The Grant Writer will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of grant processes, including researching funding opportunities, developing project budgets, writing compelling proposals, managing grant reporting requirements, being responsible for the submission which includes all forms required, and maintaining compliance with grant terms and conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, procurement strategy, and project management, as well as experience working with cross-functional teams to drive success in acquiring funding for critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify, and prioritize potential grants and funding sources that support carbon credit generation through reforestation.
• Develop and implement government procurement strategies for seeds, seedlings, and reforestation services. Respond to relevant government Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Lead development and write compelling, original grant proposals that clearly articulate and align the company’s mission, impact, and needs. Manage the entire submission process to ensure timely and compliant delivery (usually on tight deadlines).
• Work with internal stakeholders to incorporate technical expertise and organizational voice into grant proposals, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Oversee the full grant lifecycle, from proposal writing to grant closeout, ensuring compliance with all grant terms and conditions. Manage reporting requirements and submit budget and project narrative reports as needed.
• Maintain a detailed funding calendar to effectively track and manage grant deadlines, submissions, and follow-up activities.
• Identify external factors that contribute to successful submissions and stay informed about the decision-making processes used by grantors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, government procurement, or related fields.
• Proven track record in successfully developing, writing, and managing grant proposals across corporate, philanthropic, and government sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into strong narratives.
• Demonstrate the ability of creating compelling content for a variety of audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in natural capital, carbon markets, forestry and climate change
• Experience in budget development and financial management related to grant proposals.
• Strong research skills to identify future funding opportunities and understand technical grant requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Corporate ESG, carbon markets, forestry/ag/hort or natural resource management sectors
• Knowledge of public procurement strategies and experience working with government agencies

The compensation package includes a base salary plus numerous benefits (see below). As of September 2024, the geo-located base salary for this role falls within this band: $85,000 to $100,000 p.a. We’ll determine the final base salary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills level and residing location during the hiring process.

Mast Reforestation, Silvaseed & Cal Forest offer:

- Competitive salary

- Location-based compensation

- 80% health insurance coverage for Full-Time non-seasonal employees, including Medical, Dental & Vision insurance plans

- Voluntary insurance plans with competitive premium rates: Pet insurance, Life insurance, Accidents.

- Company paid Short Term Disability insurance and Group Term Life insurance

- Company’s incentive stock options (ISO) for eligible employee groups

- Retirement saving plan: Sustainable 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with climate-focused investment options.

- Commuter Benefits in eligible cities

- 6 paid holidays. Two company-wide closing weeks per year.

- Flexible PTO for Salaried employees. Generous PTO accrual for Hourly employees.

- Allowances for out-of-state employees

- Relocation support for out-of-state employees

- Our Seattle office is dog friendly!