Latinos in Heritage Conservation is recruiting a PT Contract Grant Writer!

 

Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) is seeking a Contract Grant Writer to support our next phase of strategic growth and national impact. This part-time, remote contract role is an opportunity to help resource a movement that affirms Latinx heritage, people, and places across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

As we deepen our advocacy, education, and preservation initiatives, we are looking for a collaborative, equity-centered grant professional who is passionate about preservation access in Latinx communities and committed to building sustainable funding pipelines. This role is ideal for someone who brings both technical excellence and cultural fluency—and who understands that fundraising is not just transactional, but transformational.

About Latinos in Heritage Conservation

MISSION: To build a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, advocacy, and leadership development.

VISION: A just world that values Latinx heritage, people, and places.

Core Values

• Community | Comunidad: We build intergenerational belonging through collective action.

• Equity | Equidad: We center Latinx voices and share power.

• Wellbeing | Bienestar: We care for ourselves to sustain our people and culturas.

• Resistance | Resistencia: We rise, resist, and repair injustice.

• Justice | Justicia: We uphold dignity, act with integrity, and stand in solidarity.

Position Overview

This 4‑month, part-time contract (approximately 15–20 hours per week) will support grant prospecting, writing, reporting, and compliance to advance LHC’s growing portfolio of national programs and initiatives. Deliverables will be calibrated to opportunity size and complexity, with an initial target of 4–6 submissions per month.

The Contract Grant Writer will work closely with the Executive Director and program staff to develop compelling proposals that center Latinx heritage, community impact, and equity-driven preservation practice. You will leverage existing narratives and program materials while helping to strengthen and expand our grants portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Research

• Identify and vet new funding opportunities aligned with Latinx heritage preservation and community-based work.

• Assess eligibility, funding fit, and strategic alignment with LHC’s mission and programs.

• Maintain a prospect pipeline in Instrumentl, a grants management/prospecting platform.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Draft high-quality LOIs, full proposals, narratives, and required attachments.

• Tailor submissions to funder priorities while centering LHC’s mission, values, and community impact.

• Collaborate with program staff to gather data, stories, outcomes, and budgets.

• Leverage existing boilerplate and program descriptions while strengthening and expanding content as needed.

Grant Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare interim and final reports that clearly communicate impact and learning.

• Track deadlines and reporting requirements to ensure timely submissions.

• Maintain documentation of awarded grants, deliverables, and funder communications.

• Support development of simple internal grant work plans with staff to ensure deliverables are met on time.

Collaboration & Communication

• Participate in virtual check-ins and planning sessions with the Executive Director and relevant staff.

• Communicate proactively about timelines, information needs, and anticipated challenges.

• Contribute to a culture of  learning, transparency, and shared ownership of fundraising.

Qualifications

• Proven success securing competitive grants for nonprofits, including awards of $50,000 or more (arts, culture, humanities, heritage, or community-based organizations preferred).

• Understanding of, or lived experience within, Latinx communities strongly preferred.

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to assess funder alignment and priorities.

• Exceptional storytelling and written communication abilities, with a clear, compelling writing style.

• Familiarity with Instrumentl or similar grant prospecting/database tools.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects independently in a remote environment.

• Comfort working with a small, entrepreneurial team where systems and processes are evolving.

Contract Details

• Term: 4 months

• Schedule: Approximately 15–20 hours/week  (flexible, remote).

• Expected Output (initial target):

  • 5–10 fully vetted funding  opportunities over the contract term.

  • 4–6 submissions per month (mix  of LOIs and full proposals, adjusted for opportunity size and complexity).

• Compensation: $60/hour, not to exceed $19,200 total over the contract term (equivalent to up to $4,800/month depending on hours worked).

• Employment Type: This is a 1099 independent contractor position; the contractor is responsible for their own taxes and benefits.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following information to info@latinoheritage.us:

• Resume/CV.

• 1–2 writing samples (preferably successful grant proposals or narratives).

• A brief statement of interest (1–2 pages) outlining your alignment with LHC’s mission, relevant experience with grants, and connection to Latinx communities and/or preservation.

Please submit materials by March 16, 2025 11:59 PM CT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged. Questions may be directed to Executive Director Sehila Mota Casper at info@latinoheritage.us 

Our Commitment to Equity

At LHC, fundraising is about more than meeting budgets—it is about resourcing community power, protecting stories, and ensuring Latinx heritage is recognized and preserved for future generations. We are an equal opportunity organization and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from Latinx, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; LGBTQ+ individuals; people with disabilities; and individuals from communities most impacted by preservation inequities.