About us: 

Waterways Recreation is a youth-focused, Indigenous-led non-profit organization who partners with Indigenous communities, agencies, and partners to deliver canoe programs, which promote wellness and culturally relevant recreation to Indigenous youth across Manitoba. 

Mission:

Supporting community wellness by using canoeing and outdoor recreation to connect Indigenous youth to cultural skills and identities. 

Vision:

Improved health and wellness for Indigenous youth, empowered and connected to identity, culture, language and land.

Values:

Our values at Waterways includes: creating long-term programs which have long-term benefits, fostering strong relationships, supporting the safety and development of Indigenous youth through an emphasis on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness, centering Indigenous language culture and communities, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Grant Writer Job Description

(Student/ Under 30 Position)

The Grant Writer will write coherent, organized and compelling proposals. You will collaborate with and report to the Fundraising Director of Waterways to determine the needs of the organization and in turn to find applicable grants through grant databases or other means.

As well as grant proposals there may be other administrative tasks which may be asked of the employee. These could include things such as writing material for our website or social media posts.

Grant Writer Responsibilities:

• Sourcing, researching, scheduling, and writing grant applications.

• Submitting and managing submitted grant proposals.

• Updating Grant Compendium

• Creating promotional materials.

• Other administrative tasks as needed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Grant Writer Requirements:

• Some post-secondary coursework in rhetoric/communications or similar field

• Previous grant writing experience.

• Knowledge of Grant Connect or other grant database platforms

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Drive

• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.

• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines while working remotely

This is a contract position beginning in June/July 2022 and ending in September 2022 (possibility for earlier start date for training)

Forward your cover letter and resume by April 22, 2022 to:

Caralynn Nault

HR Director

caralynn@waterwayscanada.com

As an Indigenous led organization we prioritize hiring Indigenous applicants.

Thank you for your interest in the position, if there are any questions you can contact us at info@waterwayscanada.com