Career Pathways Planning and Grant Writer - 2026/2027

Career Pathways Planning and Grant Writer - 2026/2027

Location:

Burlington High School

Position: Grant Writer

Assist with planning and grant writing for two new Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) programs in health assisting and life sciences. The ICP program offers Burlington High School students an opportunity to explore careers, learn career readiness skills, and gain work-related learning experiences in high demand career fields like finance and technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with grant planning, research and writing for Part A for Innovation Career Pathways, which is due October 26 at 5PM. Assist with the following grant components:
• Effective Partnerships
• Research workforce needs by connecting with MassHIRE as well as with the Burlington business community.
• Assist in establishing a primary industry partner for each career area.
• Develop a Program Advisory Committee with industry, faculty, and parent representation.
• Connection to Careers
• Document the BHS Career Exploration program activities in relation to each grant.
• Guided Academic Pathways
• Meet with faculty and counseling to document the scope and sequence of courses.
• Student Enrollment & Equitable Access and Enhanced Student Support
• Document the strategies in place to ensure opportunities and support for all students.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Grant writing experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment.
• Experience working on similar programs in other Districts.
• Enthusiasm for helping students find career opportunities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community

Compensation:

Hour rate of $40 per hour, part-time, grant-funded position.

Start Date:

Immediately

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