Join Our Team at CenClear!

Position: Grant Assistant
Location: In-office (Woodland, PA), remote, or hybrid work arrangements may be available.

Employment Type: Full-time/Salary Exempt

Pay: $45,000-$55,000

About CenClear
At CenClear, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Why Work at CenClear?

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
• Change & Innovation: We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Respect & Compassion: Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
• Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
• Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
• Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
• Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

About the Role:

CenClear is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Grants Assistant to support our mission of strengthening families and communities through high-quality services and programs. This role works closely with the Director of Grant Services and agency leadership to help identify funding opportunities, coordinate grant planning activities, and assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and funding applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong writer and organized professional who enjoys research, project coordination, and supporting meaningful community initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Work 40 hours per week, year-round
• Participate in discussions with the Director of Grant Services and program staff to identify and prioritize funding needs.
• Conduct research to identify grant opportunities using online databases, grant guides, newsletters, and other resources.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to determine eligibility requirements, deadlines, and alignment with agency programs.
• Assist in coordinating planning meetings related to grant opportunities and projects.
• Help develop and maintain timelines for grant proposal preparation and submission.
• Gather research, program data, and supporting documentation for grant applications.
• Review and edit grant proposals and application materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Assist with writing grant proposals and narrative sections of funding applications as assigned.
• Provide support for other grants-related projects and activities as assigned by the Director of Grant

What We're Looking For:

• Associate degree or higher in Education, Human Services, Administration, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience preparing grant proposals, reports, or other narrative-based documents preferred.
• Experience with budgeting or financial reporting is a plus.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Ability to conduct research and synthesize information clearly.
• Effective collaboration and participation in planning meetings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Must obtain PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporter Certificate before hire.

Perks You'll Love:

• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and communities.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match (start contributing after 30 days; employer match begins after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (If position qualifies)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in fulfilling our vision: To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities. Apply Now!

CenClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.