Technical Writer
Medical writer job in Batavia, IL
Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.
Summary:
The Technical Illustrator is responsible for developing and updating all product instruction manuals. The candidate will assist in overseeing relationships with print and other third-party suppliers to ensure we meet production deadlines. Interaction with various supporting departments (Purchasing, Legal, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing) requires clear and proactive communication. A meticulous attention to detail is crucial, along with the ability to create visuals that communicate effectively.
Responsibilities:
The following duties are considered essential to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
Development of product instruction manuals and updating of existing manuals
Manual content, planning and sequencing.
Development of installation and operating instructions using isometric views with insets and bubbles as needed.
Manual development for multiple languages utilizing internal and external translations resources.
The ability to assemble and evaluate products to ensure manual accuracy and completeness.
Partnering with the Purchasing Department for the evaluation and awarding of print and third-party illustrator contracts.
Managing and monitoring supplier performance related to the creation, development, and printing of Suncast manuals.
Ensuring that manuals are properly reviewed and approved, with sign-off, prior to printing.
Manual revision management including tracking active revisions, in progress revisions, archiving of manuals.
Stay informed and make recommendations on changes and trends related to product manuals.
Integrate feedback from other business units to improve manuals.
Prioritize manual creation and revisions to meet varied production deadlines.
Support and comply with safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods.
Ensure that manuals are compliant with product safety commission requirements and any other regulations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. Minimum of a two-year diploma from an accredited community or technical college, in Technical Illustration or Technical Communication.
Minimum of 3+ years' experience in technical writing and technical illustration, including demonstrated experience managing technical product manuals.
Strong writing and communication skills in English required. Technical writing skills required.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work under strict deadlines. Possess information management skills. Must have sharp eye for detail.
While performing this job, the employee will use a computer extensively. This includes Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, 3D CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, SolidWorks Composer, change control software, workflows, and tools to transmit large files.
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.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will divide his or her time between working on product assembly and evaluation in the manufacturing area or developing manuals in an office environment. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, or kneel. The employee may need to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. While writing reports the employee is required to sit, use a computer with a keyboard and mouse, talk, and hear. Vision requirements include ability for close vision so printed reports and computer screens can be read, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Color acuity is a plus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing these duties, the employee will spend part of his or her time in a manufacturing environment, and part of the time in an office environment. Manufacturing areas are subject to seasonal variations in temperature. Noise level is generally moderate for manufacturing. Safety equipment is required when in manufacturing areas. Typically, offices are climate controlled and have a moderate noise level for an office.
The Anticipated Pay Range for This Position: $80-95K annually
Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Telehealth benefits
Life insurance
401K with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Senior Copywriter
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Who We Are:
Old Republic is a leading specialty insurer that operates diverse property & casualty and title insurance companies. Founded in 1923 and a member of the Fortune 500, we are a leader in underwriting and risk management services for business partners across the United States and Canada. Our specialized operating companies are experts in their fields, enabling us to provide tailored solutions that set us apart.
Position Overview:
The Senior Copywriter will serve as a lead storyteller for Old Republic and its family of companies, crafting engaging, brand-aligned content that strengthens visibility, builds trust, and supports enterprise marketing initiatives. This role combines creativity with strategy, bringing clarity and personality to complex topics across a range of industries and audiences.
Essential Job Functions:
Craft and refine messaging: Write, edit, and proof compelling copy for start-up operating companies, the shares services model, and holding company initiatives.
Translate complexity into clarity: Transform technical and industry-specific language into clear, engaging messages tailored to target audiences.
Shape brand voice: Help develop and maintain tone of voice guidelines to ensure consistency across all materials and communication channels.
Lead content creation: Drive the timely development and execution of marketing deliverables across digital, print, web, social, and event channels.
Contribute to campaign strategy: Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to shape campaign messaging, creative concepts, and copy direction.
Execute content strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to manage a content calendar that supports long-term storytelling, promotional planning, and campaign execution.
Steward brand consistency: Establish and manage company-wide editorial and writing standards; partner with Legal and Compliance teams for review and governance.
Manage content pipeline: Oversee content requests, project prioritization, and coordination with internal teams and external agencies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related field preferred.
8+ years of experience as a copywriter, editor, or journalist, ideally within financial services or insurance.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and grammatically precise copy across formats - advertising, web, social, print, and digital campaigns.
Proven ability to adapt writing style and tone for diverse audiences and industries.
Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail; excellent proofreading and editing skills.
Experience developing and managing integrated marketing communications plans (e.g., campaigns, digital and social content).
Working knowledge of content management and marketing automation platforms; HubSpot experience preferred.
Familiarity with SEO principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and CRM-driven communication strategies a plus.
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
A portfolio demonstrating a range of writing styles and master of brand voice is required.
ORI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Principal Medical Writer- FSP
Medical writer job in Des Moines, IA
**Parexel FSP is looking for a Principal Medical Writer! This is a remote role anywhere in the United States or Canada.** Job Purpose: The Medical Writer, Medical Writing, is responsible for writing and overseeing the completion of a broad range of documents in support of company products and projects. This individual will work with the lead and/or program medical writer and independently to develop messages and write, substantively rewrite, and edit documents for clarity and accuracy, ensuring high quality.
This individual will help manage project documents and timelines, as well as ensuring that documents comply with International Committee on Harmonization guidelines, Sponsor SOPs, Good Clinical Practices, and Good Publication Practices. As a study team member, this individual will work with domestic and international colleagues across R&D (as appropriate).to ensure that documents meet the company's objectives.
Key Accountabilities:
Oversight of activities
- Write and edit clinical regulatory documents for clarity, and accuracy
according to Sponsor standards.
- Work with lead writer and project team to develop document messages
and data presentations within submission timelines to meet company objectives.
- Provide writing support for a wide range of documents, including but not
limited to investigator's brochures, clinical study protocols and reports, integrated summaries, literature reviews, and SOPs.
- Ensure that documents comply with International Conference on
Harmonization guidelines, Sponsor Pharmaceuticals SOPs, and Good Clinical Practices.
Collaborative relationships
- Collaborates effectively with lead writers and project teams to develop
and refine clinical regulatory documents that align with Sponsor standards, ICH guidelines, and Good Clinical Practices, ensuring clear and accurate communication of study data and objectives within submission timelines.
Compliance with Parexel standards
- Complies with required training curriculum
- Completes timesheets accurately as required
- Submits expense reports as required
- Updates CV as required
- Maintains a working knowledge of and complies with Parexel processes,
ICH-GCPs and other applicable requirements
Skills:
- At least 4 years of writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience with a variety of regulatory and clinical documents
- Experience in a matrix team environment
- Knowledge of ICH and CTD guidelines for clinical and regulatory submission documents
Knowledge and Experience:
- Ability to write and edit complex material to ensure accuracy and clarity,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle multiple projects and short timelines
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in a wide range of disciplines
Education:
- BA/BS or higher
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Medical Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Development, the Medical Writer will be responsible for leading and executing all medical writing activities supporting Xeris' clinical programs. The individual will have a strong scientific background, exceptional writing skills, and a proven ability to translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, and regulatory-compliant documents tailored to diverse audiences.
**Responsibilities**
+ Develop and authora broad range of clinical and regulatory documents, including but not limited to: clinical study protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), clinical study reports (CSRs), and sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA, etc.).
+ Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliancewith internal standards, applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA), and company SOPs.
+ Collaborate cross-functionallywith colleagues in Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to gather relevant data and ensure consistency of messaging across documents.
+ Translate highly technical and statistical informationinto clear, concise content suitable for a wide variety of audiences including regulators, healthcare professionals, and non-scientific business leaders, as required.
+ Contribute to the development of communication materials, including slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, to support internal and external scientific communications.
+ Maintain document quality controlthrough proofreading, editing, and adherence to templates, style guides, and version control procedures.
+ Manage timelines and priorities for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of high-quality documents.
+ Provides detailed medical editing review of draft and final documents prepared by other writers before internal or external distribution. This includes both copy editing and content review.
+ Ensures document content and style adheres to FDA/EMA or other appropriate regulatory guidelines and complies with departmental SOPs and style guidelines.
+ Performs literature searches and reviews as necessary to obtain background information and provide literature references.
+ Provide input on processes, templates, and other business needs within the medical writing function.
+ Coordinate and/or manage review cycles to triage, incorporate, and resolve team comments, and lead discussion on document revision and finalization for both internally written and outsourced documents.
+ Serve as a point person for medical writing guidance and document-related problem resolution.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field is required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) strongly preferred.
+ Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry, with a focus on late-stage clinical development (Phase 3).
+ Demonstrated experience in writing regulatory submission documents in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management systems and version control tools.
+ Competencies: Attention to Detail, Organizational skills, Adaptability, Multi-Tasking, Strong Written & Verbal Communication skills, Independent Judgement, Cross-Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
+ Working Conditions:Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel. _This is a hybrid position located in Xeris' Chicago office and requires three days per week on-site. On-site requirement may change at management's discretion._
_The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience._
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_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors._
_The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $150,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process._
_NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization._
**Job Locations** _US-IL-Chicago_
**Title** _Medical Writer_
**ID** _2025-2296_
**Category** _Clinical Development_
**Type** _Full-Time_
Part-Time Government Contracts & Grants Specialist
Medical writer job in Peoria, IL
At CSE Software, we solve business challenges with innovative software solutions and reliable support. With over 30 years of experience in software development and help desk services, we're ready to expand our footprint through strategic government contracts and grants. We're seeking a part-time professional who understands the public sector landscape in Illinois and can help us identify, pursue, and win new opportunities.
Role Summary:
We are looking for a Government Contracts & Grants Specialist responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and positioning government contract and grant opportunities for CSE Software in Illinois. You will lead front-end procurement work by sourcing and qualifying opportunities through Illinois bid portals, government agencies, and grant programs. You'll work closely with our internal account manager, who will handle the quoting process, internal documentation, and coordination once opportunities are identified and pursued.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and track government grant and contract opportunities aligned with CSE's services (software development, help desk)
Conduct City and State forecasting and opportunity research using the Illinois Buying Plan and other relevant portals..
Identify and interpret RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs on procurement sites such as BidBuy and DPS/City of Chicago..
Develop compelling narratives and responses for proposals, coordinating closely with the internal account manager on pricing and internal deliverables.
Build and maintain strong relationships with state, local, and education government contacts, including prime and sub contractors, to uncover opportunities.
Stay current on state and federal procurement portals, bid calendars, and key policy updates.
Work collaboratively to align opportunities with CSE's strategic capabilities.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated success securing government contracts or grants, especially within Illinois.
Strong understanding of Government contract vehicles, procurement, bidding processes, and public sector funding channels.
Familiarity with state and federal bidding platforms and terminology.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Mature relationships with existing contractors and state procurement personnel.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.
Experience with IT, software development, or professional services is required.
You'll be supported by a dedicated internal account manager who will handle quoting, internal coordination, and submission logistics. Your primary focus will be opportunity identification, relationship management, and strategic positioning.
CSE Software Inc. hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or disability. An Equal Opportunity Employer. This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
Auto-ApplySenior Medical Editor
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
EVERSANA INTOUCH is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first - and only - agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA . We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.
We get fired up when people talk about getting-and staying-healthy. That's where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one's health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.
We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.
Job Description
WHAT DOES A SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR DO?
The Senior Medical Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including medical editing, copyediting, proofreading, and fact checking of digital and print pharmaceutical advertising materials, internal and external presentations, and corporate communications. The Senior Medical Editor represents the outlook, needs and requirements of the editorial competency to teammates in other company departments and has ownership of all projects in an assigned portfolio.
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:
Edit for language clarity and consistency, brand and messaging accuracy, correct balance, appropriate tone, overall cohesiveness, flow, organization, style, grammar, spelling, typographical errors and formatting
Fact check materials to ensure comprehensive and accurate support for claims
Participate in development phase to initiate consistency in content and layout
Participate in the content review process throughout all stages of a job: review content of each project for spelling, grammar, clarity, fulfillment of creative brief, correct client and AMA style, and appropriate and accurate referencing
Follow up with Creative, Copywriters and Account on content revisions as needed
Interface with Creative, Account, Project Management and other teammates to assist in project prioritization and increase ease of project completion as needed
Resolve questions on project details with Account and/or Project Management independently
Represent department at internal kickoff and status meetings
Ensure all pieces are compliant with each client's unique medical/regulatory/legal requirements
Develop and maintain style guides for clients and brands
Train and mentor junior team members as needed
Lead or co-lead team initiatives, including creation of best practice and process documentation toward upholding quality and efficiency standards
Alert Editorial Directors to editorial process and/or quality concerns, and work closely with them and other teammates to address issues as they arise
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education plus professional experience) required
5+ years of editing experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry required. At least 1 year of experience in the advertising and/or marketing industry preferred
Thorough knowledge of AMA (10th edition) style and familiarity with AP style; experience with medical/regulatory/legal reviews; familiarity with FDA requirements for drug promotion
Ability to understand medical/scientific terminology
Extremely detail oriented, thorough and accurate
Proven experience managing rapidly shifting priorities and deadlines in high-pressure situations
Ability to take ownership, be accountable and work independently
Digitally savvy with excellent verbal, written, organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work and edit within Microsoft Office suite of products as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional
Additional Information
OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:
Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind.
Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.
Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.
Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.
EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). More information about EVERSANA's benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.
From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].
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Proposal Associate/Writer - Commercial Banking
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
JobID: 210679822 JobSchedule: Full time JobShift: Day Base Pay/Salary: Chicago,IL $74,200.00-$99,000.00 Are you excited to be at the forefront of shaping the bank's strategic client relationships by working on complex proposals and delivering tailored solutions that drive business growth? You have found the right team!
As a Proposal Associate in the Commercial Banking Sales organization within the Commercial and Investment Bank, you will play a critical role in managing and writing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for treasury services, commercial card, and healthcare payment services. You will collaborate with sales and product teams to create client-focused, concise, compelling, and compliant proposals that strategically position J.P. Morgan.
The Proposal Team actively manages the process and writes proposals in response to RFPs for treasury services and commercial card products. This role begins working with the bank's proposal team members and other subject matter experts to write proposals in response to client/prospect RFPs. The Associate must independently manage projects from start to finish, ensuring that responses are complete, compliant and well positioned.
After successfully writing proposals this role has the opportunity to transition into actively managing proposals which includes working in a team environment, managing, writing, editing and proofreading responses to multi-product RFPs.
Job responsibilities
* Incorporate and revise pre-approved written responses as well as newly crafted responses into proposals
* Write custom, client-specific sections of the proposals Incorporate winning themes and features/benefits into the solution
* Ensure proper and consistent messaging by proofing, editing, and rewriting all sections of the document as required
* Identify any additional narrative needs and consult with subject matter experts to clarify details and develop custom responses
* Incorporate graphical elements materials and help identify any additional graphic needs and work with graphic artists to develop and finalize
* Translate and map technical information into language understood by all levels of clients
* Understand the client's RFP request and provide consultative advice to deal team
* Research topics, gather and analyze information and background materials
* Submit newly crafted sections to content management team to create new, re-usable proposal content
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* A minimum of 3 years of sales, implementation or support of treasury management, commercial card or healthcare payment services
* A minimum of 2 years technical, business or proposal writing experience in banking/TS products.
* Excellent business writing and grammar skills are essential
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Adobe Professional proficiency required
* Proven ability as a self-starter, detail oriented, well organized and able to multi-task effectively
* High level of independence, energy and integrity; demonstrates respect for a diversity of opinions and styles, and accepts accountability and responsibility
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member on multiple projects with tight deadlines
* Schedule flexibility to meet deadlines with the ability to work flexible hours as required during critical phases of the project
* Ability to develop and maintain a broad knowledge of TS and Commercial Card products as well as the technology, equipment, operations processes and systems commonly used
* College degree (BA or BS) required
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Understanding of government bidding/ corporate procurement requirements and process
* Knowledge of TS, merchant, and/or commercial card products and services
Auto-ApplyGrants Specialist
Medical writer job in Illinois
Civil Service/Full-Time/Non-Bargaining Unit
Date Available: When filled
Closing Date:
See below for details
Join Our Team!
Grants Specialist
Are you looking for a position where you can make a meaningful contribution to our community?
Annual Salary Range
$50,120.91-$77,826.92 ($24.0965-$37.4167)
Starting Salary Range
$50,120.91-$64,018.92 ($24.0965-$30.7783)
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.0965. The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:
Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees
Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options
Flexible Spending Plan option
Paid holidays
Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals
For more information about City benefits for this position, please visit Non-Union Benefits | City of Urbana Careers | Urbana, Illinois.
Department/Division:
Community Development Services Department - Grants Division
Position Summary:
The Grants Specialist performs a variety of general administrative functions in support of the Grants Management Division. Responsibilities include program management support and planning, monitoring grant recipients and members, preparation of reports, grant application management, and building and maintaining relationships with non-profit and governmental partners and consortiums. No prior experience with grants is required, however the incumbent must demonstrate strong organizational and administrative aptitude, and the ability to independently manage assigned work projects, adhere to regulatory compliance, and model excellent public service.
Ideal Candidate:
Actively listens and responds with empathy, especially when dealing with sensitive or emotionally charged situations
Maintains professionalism and focus even amid frequent interruptions or shifting demands
Consistently adheres to schedules, timelines, and work plans
Consistently adheres to rules, policies, and ethical standards - even when no one is watching
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
HUD CPD PROGRAMS (HOME AND CDBG)
Implements programs funded through the Department of Housing and Urbana Development, including CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership programs, through:
Supports the Housing Rehabilitation program by maintaining and updating application materials, reviewing applications for assistance, and overseeing home repair projects in coordination with the City's Building Official and approved contractors.
Processes reimbursement requests from contractors and subgrantees and reviews requests for compliance with program regulations.
Communicates program contract and regulatory requirements to partner agencies, program contractors, and community members, and assists in reviewing and monitoring current and prospective partner agency documents and programs for regulatory compliance.
Tracks and reports project progress and accomplishments to HUD.
Conducts outreach to community members and partners to promote awareness of programs and to inform plans and reports.
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
Coordinates City of Urbana grant opportunities for social service agencies, including but not limited to grants through the Community Services Grants Program, through:
Prepares application forms.
Notifies to social service agencies regarding fund availability.
Provides technical assistance training to applying agencies.
Assists with application review process.
Processes reimbursement requests.
Tracks program data and outcomes.
HOUSING AND HOMELESS INNOVATIONS GRANT PROGRAM
Implements grants for homeless services and shelter programming, including but not limited to grants through the Housing and Homeless Innovations Grant Program, through:
Assists Division Manager and division staff with preparation of program materials, including applications forms and subrecipient agreements.
Tracks and reports progress and accomplishments to funding agencies.
Reviews and processes reimbursement requests.
Assists Grants Management Division Manager in representing the City on the Continuum of Services Providers to the Homeless Service Providers to the Homeless and Human Service Council.
Required / Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Knowledge typically acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, community development, or equivalent experience directly related to the previous degrees.
One year of related professional experience.
Familiarity with HUD grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and McKinney-Vento (HEARTH) Act
Familiarity with environmental review guidelines is desirable.
Must possess, or obtain within fifteen (15) days, and maintain a current State of Illinois Class D Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), particularly for home repair projects, HOME Investment Partnership, Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO), and professional work with social service agencies.
For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.
To Apply:
Click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after October 28, 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.
Selection Process:
The application will serve as the Civil Service exam; applicants meeting or exceeding the passing score will be placed on an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission. Questions may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: ************************** or call **************. The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: **********************
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we're just getting started!
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We're connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we've been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana's progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.
Senior Technical Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Senior Technical WriterEmployment Type: Full-Time, ExperiencedDepartment: Technology Support CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to provide consultative, analytical, and documentation support for a large Federal agency initiative. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
Skills and attributes for success:- Drafting and development of technical documentation related to a variety of projects in the IT space.- Work closely with project stakeholders to establish technical processes and procedures.- Document projects through the SDLC.- Provide status reports for multiple ongoing projects and related documentation efforts.- Assist with both user and admin level documentation.
Qualifications:- Excellent writing and Communication skills.- 5+ years experience with development of technical documentation.- 3+ years experience with development of user documentation.- Fluency with industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques including Agile project management methodology.- Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting.- Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio.- Willingness and ability to pass background check/security screening.
Ideally, you will also have:- Familiarity with Business Intelligence/Analysis applications.- Experience with Government software development policies and procedures.- Client facing communication experience.- Federal Agency issued security clearance.
Our Commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
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Auto-ApplySenior Proposal and Investment Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Company: Heitman Founded in 1966, Heitman LLC is a global real estate investment management firm with over $36 billion in assets under management. Heitman's real estate investment strategies include direct investments in the equity or debt capitalization of a property or in the securities of listed and publicly traded real estate companies. Heitman serves a global client base with clients from North American, European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific institutions, pension plans, foundations and corporations and individual investors. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Munich, Warsaw, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Heitman's over 300 employees offer specialized expertise - from a specific discipline to local insight.
Job Description
Our Chicago office is seeking a Senior Proposal Writer who will develop responses to requests for proposals and due diligence questionnaires from consultants and prospective clients. This position will also handle updating the PMAPs content library, develop marketing collateral for the firm's funds and strategies, and will edit client communications, including quarterly and annual reports. The Senior Proposal Writer will work across Heitman's three complementary business units and will support the firm globally. This position will interact regularly with sales & client service, investment team members, and senior management. As the position will handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment, ideal candidates will exhibit strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage time and prioritize assignments.
Primary Duties -
May include, but not limited to the following:
RFPs
Write, organize, edit and format responses to requests for proposals (RFPs)
across all of Heitman's products and geographic regions
Analyze RFP requirements in order to write, answer, organize and edit proposal content
Coordinate sales and investment teams to establish RFP timelines and determine content ownership
Add new, update and maintain existing content within the firm's RFP database
Work with investment team members to develop and write new content
Ensure timely deliverable of quarterly updates, including documents in RFP library and updates to proposal database
Responsible for updating consultant databases on a regular basis
Provide feedback and recommendations to improve processes
Responsible for tracking, analysis and/or reporting on trends and RFP process effectiveness
Thought leadership development
Write, and coordinate development of various thought leadership pieces that can be leveraged across multiple platforms and present the firm's investment capabilities in the context of global secular and cyclical macroeconomic developments and client investment
challenges and objectives
Collaborate with resident experts and author articles to be published in target industry and other publications
Review and edit client communications, including quarterly and annual reports
Responsible for tracking, analysis and/or reporting on effectiveness
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Excellent academic qualifications; Bachelor's degree required. Degrees in Journalism, English, Political Science, Marketing or Communications preferred.
EXPERIENCE
7 years of direct job-related experience required
Financial services, real estate, or professional services industry experience a must
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES -
The following are essential:
Strong writing, editing, proofreading skills are essential
Direct experience leading, writing, editing and preparing RFPs
Direct experience leading, writing, editing and preparing thought leadership, content programs
Superior project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism, client service skills and an enthusiastic team player
Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Must be a results-oriented self-starter with strong attention to detail
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint
Experience working in PMAPS or Qvidian preferred
Additional Information
Interested professionals should apply via our website at **************** Please make sure to select “careers” under the About tab to submit your cover letter and resume.
If you are a Heitman employee, please make sure to apply using your Heitman email address.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Equal Employment Opportunity: Heitman is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, medical or mental disability or condition (including, without limitation, HIV and AIDS), developmental disability, handicap, denial of family and medical care leave, denial of pregnancy leave, domestic partner status, status as a victim of sexual or domestic violence (or familial relationship to such victim), veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest records, citizenship status, criminal history that has been expunged, unfavorable discharge from the military, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
Grants Specialist
Medical writer job in Illinois
Financial Services/Specialist
Date Available: 12/08/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Grant Specialist
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Department/Location: Financial Services
Calendar Days: 260
Reports To: Director of Grants
JD Revision Date: 12/1/2023
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
Perform a range of duties required to execute grant spending and reconciling per the approved grant application. The position will be assigned to one or multiple grants. The position will comply with federal and state regulations. This position will work with the Grant Director and a Grant Manager per their assigned grant(s) and may work in collaboration with Grant Program Coordinator, administrators at participating schools, and other stakeholders, as appropriate, in order to monitor and track all activities associated with the grant including budgets and timelines and including making appropriate expenditures. The position will submit required programmatic and expenditure reports in a timely fashion.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
1. Pre-application
Keep abreast of changes in state and federal grant requirements
Provide orientation and on-going technical assistance to the schools/departments who are grant beneficiaries.
Consult with eligible nonpublic schools as required by the terms of the grants.
Gather statistical information required for grant applications.
2. Application
Ensure budget items are compliant with terms of the grants.
Complete and submit grant applications in ISBE Web Application Security System (IWAS).
3. Implementation
Process all school and department requisitions, purchase orders, vendor forms, invoices, and timesheets.
Coordinate the development of subrecipient contracts and ensure accuracy.
Assists create job requisitions for grant-funded positions.
4. Monitoring
Monitor grant expenditures and activities to ensure their compliance with state and federal regulations, including nonpublic share requirements, and are approved by ISBE.
Track and reconcile grant expenditures on a monthly basis.
Working in consultation with Grant Manager consult with school/district staff and other stakeholders to ensure assigned spending is occurring.
Assist with amending the grant budget as needed.
Organize and manage required documents for grant auditing.
Communicate with grant Accounting Specialist to obtain needed reports and complete necessary grant functions (journal entries, account string budgets, etc.)
5. Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports for ISBE associated with the assigned grant(s).
Assist with providing monthly updates on expenditures versus budget to various stakeholder groups to include but not limited to Grant Director, Building Principals, and other Administrators.
6. Other duties
Develop forms, guidelines and procedures for grant administration. Update at least annually.
Maintain confidentiality of staff and student information.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned that are allowable per grant funding.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent knowledge through a combination of education and public-sector work experience preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
Minimum of two years direct grant related experience (preferred).
Knowledge of District, State and Federal guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with high degree of knowledge in Excel.
Strong computer and internet research skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze data and reach conclusions.
Ability to set goals, establish priorities, multi-task and maintain organization.
Excellent problem-solving aptitude.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently on multiple projects and to meet strict deadlines.
Display responsible and professional leadership.
Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
Outstanding professional ethics.
Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, with the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. with proper technique.
Terms of Employment
This is a 12-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.
Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. The salary range for this position is $45,257.00 - $67,885.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ( $56,559.00).
Grant Writer
Medical writer job in Hoffman Estates, IL
GiGi's Playhouse Inc.'s was founded in 2003 and our mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. All Programs are free and are therapeutic in nature. Each program is designed to work on specific skill development, including speech and language, socialization and fine and gross motor skills. GiGi's Playhouse has 36 locations across North America and growing.
Job Description
GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic grant writer to research and draft local, regional and national grants in support of Playhouse programs, marketing campaigns and capacity building. Some research and drafting efforts may also include helping other Playhouses with their grant, as well as collaboration on grants that leverage the national office for local support criteria. This is a part-time position that we envision to grow into a full-time role with 6-12 months.
This position requires excellent writing, communication and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a deadline-oriented environment. The grant writer will work closely with the Development Director, Marketing Director, Founder and other GiGi's staff as needed.
Qualifications
The individual filling the grant writer role must, above all else, have an exceptional work ethic and the ability to confidently manage and optimize research and writing efforts. Additional skills and key strengths include:
· Demonstrated recent success in grant writing for non-governmental funding sources.
· Self-motivated and disciplined.
· Detail oriented and highly organized.
· Ability to work well under pressure.
· Strong research, analysis and reporting skills.
· Experience with online grant research databases.
· Experience with preparing project and proposal budgets.
· Skilled at synthesizing information and communicating it in a compelling and succinct form.
· Technology/computer savvy including familiarity with databases (Donor Perfect a plus).
Specific Accountabilities:
· Ensure all grant proposals represent and communicate GiGi's Playhouse mission and brand.
· Maintain ongoing grant pipeline; documenting all grants in Salesforce at various stages of lifecycle.
· Conduct foundation research, identify new funders and maintain a projected inform/award timeline.
· Define a list of grants to target and maintain timelines to ensure timely preparation and submission.
· Prepare all grant-related documents including letters of inquiry, program and project based cases for support, grant applications and proposals for support, and mid/post grant reports.
· Ensure all grant-related data is collected, summarized and shared with funders as needed, including mid-grant term progress and year-end reports.
· Fulfill additional grant-related writing projects (e.g. special correspondence with grantors, such as thank you letters and holiday cards).
· Support the GiGi's Playhouse network by providing grant templates, language and resources on shared server to ensure all are using the most current and effective grant language.
Additional Information
Competencies
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Written and oral communication: Ability to express ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills related to technical tools.
GiGi's
Playhouse Core Values
:
GiGi's challenges all staff and volunteers to embody the following core values:
Enthusiasm: Bringing positive, high energy to our work
Best of All: Always looking to improve in all that we do. Challenge yourself every day.
Get It Done: Making things happen and blasting through barriers when needed
Believe: Believe in ourselves, believe in our mission, believe we can achieve all that we set out to achieve
Locally Concerned, Enterprise Minded: Bringing our Best of All to our local playhouse while being mindful of how our work affects the broader GiGi's network.
Grant Writer & Compliance Director
Medical writer job in Stevens Point, WI
Job Details Stevens Point, WI Full Time $45000.00 - $50000.00 Salary/year Admin - ClericalDescription
The Grant Writer & Compliance Director is responsible for researching and securing grant funding, writing compelling proposals, and ensuring full compliance with all awarded grants and contracts. This position manages the entire grant lifecycle, from prospecting and proposal development to reporting and claims, while safeguarding the organization through accurate data entry, compliance monitoring, and risk management. The role also supports capital campaign proposals and donor reporting, helping the organization sustain and expand its impact across Portage County.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, public administration, or related field.
3+ years of experience in grant writing, compliance, or contract management.
Preferred experience with federal/state contracts and nonprofit compliance practices.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor proposals and reports to funders.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with donor or grant management software preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board members, funders, and community partners.
Knowledge of youth development and community needs in Portage County.
Demonstrated project management and cross-department collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.
Frequent use of hands/fingers for typing, writing, and data entry.
Visual acuity and hearing to read reports, use a computer, and communicate effectively.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 lbs. (e.g., boxes of files, event materials).
Must be able to function in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and sometimes noisy environment.
Occasional evening and weekend work required for deadlines, events, or meetings.
Other Requirements
Valid State Driver's License and reliable transportation for occasional offsite meetings or training.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Writing & Development
Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational needs.
Write persuasive grant proposals, renewal requests, and reports.
Assemble all grant application materials for submission.
Collaborate with Operations staff to gather data, outcomes, and program stories for funders.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders to ensure ongoing support and partnership.
Collaborate with operations and finance teams to align funding proposals and grant applications with the Club's strategic priorities and program needs.
Grant & Contract Compliance
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, allowable expenses, and reporting regulations.
Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant financial claims and reports.
Maintain complete grant/contract files for audits and accountability.
Work with Finance/Administration to reconcile expenditures and track grant budgets.
Pull and generate reports, numbers, and data from MCH (Salesforce-based data management system) as necessary.
Donor Data & Systems
Enter grant awards and payments into donor database, ensuring accurate tracking.
Generate reports to support donor stewardship, campaign reporting, and board oversight.
Risk Management & Policies
Assist in developing and maintaining organizational policies related to grant/contract compliance.
Monitor potential risks related to funding agreements and advise leadership accordingly.
Organizational Support
Provide regular updates to CEO, Board, and committees on grant activity.
Support capital campaign proposal writing, donor reporting, and compliance monitoring.
Handle other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, journalism, public administration, or related field.
3+ years of experience in grant writing, compliance, or contract management.
Preferred experience with federal/state contracts and nonprofit compliance practices.
Skills & Competencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor proposals and reports to funders.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with donor or grant management software preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board members, funders, and community partners.
Knowledge of youth development and community needs in Portage County.
Demonstrated project management and cross-department collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a computer workstation.
Frequent use of hands/fingers for typing, writing, and data entry.
Visual acuity and hearing to read reports, use a computer, and communicate effectively.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 lbs. (e.g., boxes of files, event materials).
Must be able to function in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and sometimes noisy environment.
Science Part-Time (.5)
Medical writer job in Berwyn, IL
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Facilitates learning and the development of skills in Science 2.Facilitates learning of specific courses of study and the development of good civic participation as mandated by state law and by policies of the school district.
3.Develops and implements lesson plans, utilizing instructional materials including the integration of technology, to provide differentiated learning experiences to meet the needs of each student
4.Collaborates and co-teaches with team members to develop and implement differentiated lessons plans for all students' success.
5.Establishes and maintains positive student behavior within the classroom and school Environment.
6.Evaluates and monitors student academic and social growth, and keeps appropriate records using formal and informal data collection, methods, or tools.
7.Identifies student needs and collaborate with team members to assess and remediate student learning and establish or implement behavior plans.
8.Creates an engaging classroom environment for learning.
9.Communicates classroom information and student progress with guardians through web pages, conferences and digital resources.
10.Commit to personal professional growth through activities provided by the district, self selected activities and those recommended by the supervising principal for competency advancement.
11.Maintains required inventory records for all classroom materials.
12.Supervises students during non academic activities within the school day
13.Administers individual and group assessments in accordance with the district and State Testing Program.
14. Participates in school programs, faculty committees and student activities in accordance with terms of the current contract.
15.Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee and in accordance with terms stipulated in the current contract.
Qualifications
ISBE State Certification(s) with appropriate middle school endorsement
Salary/Benefits
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the South Berwyn Education Association
Additional Notes
JOB GOAL: Provide positive and appropriate learning opportunities for each student. Enhance learning by supporting a creative, comprehensive and effective curriculum; a safe, orderly and stimulating environment; and an informed and collaborative community. Foster the development of basic values, good civic participation and a sense of self-worth.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year.
How to Apply
Apply online via link below
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Job Posting Date
5/27/2025
Start Date
8/19/2025
Grant Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Full-time Description About Enlace Chicago
Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and builds the capacity of stakeholders in Little Village to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. Dedicated to creating lasting, community-driven change, Enlace fosters a safe and healthy environment, champions opportunities for educational advancement and economic mobility, and promotes social justice and systems change through collaboration and grassroots leadership. Our Education, Community Safety, Clinical Services, Community Health, and Immigration and Advocacy departments work collectively to strengthen the lives and opportunities of Little Village residents.
Position Overview
The Grant Writer plays a critical role in advancing Enlace Chicago's mission by securing and sustaining institutional funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources. This position is responsible for researching, developing, and writing compelling grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance, and supporting donor stewardship. The Grant Writer collaborates across departments to translate program impact into persuasive narratives that reflect Enlace's values, strategy, and community-driven vision.
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Research and Strategy
Identify and evaluate new public and private funding opportunities aligned with Enlace's mission, strategic priorities, and community impact goals.
Maintain an updated grants calendar tracking proposal and reporting deadlines, renewals, and outcomes.
Support strategic planning for fund development and growth across departments.
Monitor trends in philanthropy and public funding to inform development strategies.
Proposal Development and Submission
Write, edit, and submit clear, persuasive, and tailored proposals and letters of inquiry.
Collaborate with program and finance teams to develop budgets, logic models, and data-driven narratives.
Translate complex program information into accessible, inspiring language that demonstrates outcomes and impact.
Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements and reflect Enlace's mission and tone.
Reporting and Stewardship
Draft, coordinate, and submit timely, accurate progress and final reports.
Support funder stewardship through thank-you letters, updates, and briefing materials.
Maintain meticulous records of all submissions, communications, and awards within the grants management system.
Partner with the Senior Vice President of Development to ensure compliance with all grant obligations and support organization-wide funding priorities.
Core Competencies
Exceptional Writing & Storytelling:
Translates data and program impact into compelling, human-centered narratives.
Project Management:
Balances multiple deadlines, priorities, and stakeholder needs with precision and accountability.
Strategic Collaboration:
Builds strong relationships with staff, funders, and partners to align funding strategies with program needs.
Analytical Thinking:
Synthesizes qualitative and quantitative data to craft persuasive proposals.
Attention to Detail:
Ensures accuracy, consistency, and quality in all writing and documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Policy, or a related field required; Master's preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated success in grant writing or development within a nonprofit setting.
Proven track record of securing grants from foundations, corporations, or government sources.
Strong knowledge of program budgeting and outcome-based reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Foundant, or similar).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to Enlace Chicago's values of social justice, equity, and community empowerment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Compensation: The salary range for this position annually is between $55,000 and $65,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in addition to the generous benefits package listed below.
Benefits:
Health benefits. Enlace Chicago offers you and your family access to a low-cost comprehensive health care plan, which includes medical (Bluecross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), and vision (VSP) coverage.
Enlace Chicago also provides life insurance coverage and short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you with options of additional coverage.
Retirement program. Enlace Chicago offers a voluntary 403(B) plan which begins at a 1% contribution. Enrollment is available after a 90-day grace period beginning on the first day of employment. An enrollment packet will be mailed to you.
Paid time off. You will receive 96 hours of Upon Hire hours, which will be prorated depending on your start date. After your 3rd month, you will accrue 3.33 hours per pay period or a total of 6.66 per month . All vacation days are considered above and beyond the approved holiday schedule. Enlace has 12 paid holidays with a Holiday week between Christmas and New Year's Day that will not be deducted from your PTO.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Enlace Chicago, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to addressing the complex social challenges we seek to solve, and we strive to create a culture that promotes belonging, respect, and opportunity for all. Our mission is rooted in uplifting the stories of those who have been historically marginalized, and we actively work to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and workplace reflect these values. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion to apply.
Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Deadline for submission: Open until filled.
Salary Description 55K- 65K
Grant Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Summary: The Grant Writer is responsible for conducting the full range of grants management activities required to research, cultivate, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, government, and corporate sources.
Responsibilities
Solicits, prepares, and submits grant proposals and reports with support of program staff for BSCO.
Assists the Director of Resource Development in creating and implementing strategies to augment the organization's public, corporate, foundation and congregational donors.
Assists the Director of Resource Development to develop relationships with prospective institutional donors, including cultivation of immediate and long term prospects.
Co-leads site visits with prospect and current institutional donors.
Works with program staff to determine funding needs and help match program needs, both current and future, with potential funding sources.
Works with program directors to collect and report on previous and current year's outcomes and achievements.
Participates in prospect research activities on a regular and ongoing basis to identify new corporate, foundation, and public funding opportunities.
Ensures timely submission of grant proposals and reports.
Works with the Finance team to prepare the timely delivery of financial reports and related financial documents.
Develops systems to ensure compliance with all funder requirements, policies, and procedures.
Maintains electronic and hard files of all grant research, program background data, proposal submissions and funder communication using the organization's database and other tracking vehicles.
Maintains and updates calendar system to track grant deadlines, grant status, and communicates submissions, confirmations and declines to program staff and administration.
Contributes to the maintenance of agency database.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Grants Specialist
Medical writer job in Green Bay, WI
About Us: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region provides a safe and positive environment where young people can learn, grow, and succeed. We offer a range of programs and activities aimed at enriching the lives of our members and fostering their personal and academic development.
We Offer:
A dynamic work culture that is welcoming, collaborative, safe, and committed to the youth we serve
Competitive pay and benefits that include paid time off, even for part-time employees
Paid on-the-job training
Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in youth development
Do you have a passion for turning great ideas into funded opportunities? Are you detail-oriented, persuasive in writing, and motivated by helping an organization grow its impact? If so, we'd love for you to join our team as a Grants Specialist!
As our Grants Specialist, you'll play a key role in securing vital funding that sustains and expands our programs. You'll research and identify new funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, manage submissions, and build lasting relationships with funders. You'll also ensure accurate reporting and compliance while working closely with our leadership and operations teams. This position requires both creativity and precision-perfect for someone who loves to tell the story of an organization's impact while keeping all the details on track.
What You'll Do:
Research, identify, and secure public and private grant funding opportunities.
Write persuasive and accurate proposals and applications.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with funders and stakeholders.
Collaborate with operations staff to track outcomes, measure program impact, and prepare reports.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.
Provide updates and strategic direction to the CEO, VP of Development, and Board members.
Support marketing and recognition efforts to highlight funders.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, human services, social services, or related field.
At least 3 years of successful grant writing or grants management experience.
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of grant preparation, administration, and compliance.
Familiarity with government and private funding sources.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate with staff, board members, and community partners.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Impact: Make a difference in the lives of young people every day.
Growth: Work in an environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.
Community: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering youth and fostering positive growth.
This is more than a writing job-it's a chance to directly shape the future of our programs and community impact. You'll work independently with support from leadership, while being part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
Schedule: Full-time/M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pay: $48,000-60,000 per year; based on proven experience brought to the position.
How to Apply: Apply today to become a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region team at ****************************************
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. We value diversity - in backgrounds and experiences and encourage people from all swaths of life to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Together we can build great futures for all youth in our community.
Grant Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
The Grant Writer supports institutional fundraising and is a part of the Corporations, Foundations and Organizations (CFO) team. This person is responsible for writing various grant materials assigned by the Sr. Manager of Grants and Director of Foundation Relations and Grants including grant eligibility assessments, letters of intent, summary briefs, proposals, and reports. The Grant Writer collaborates frequently with front-line fundraisers and program colleagues across the organization to maintain updated knowledge of the Food Depository's current and emerging work. The successful candidate will be familiar with Chicago's philanthropic landscape and possess strong relationship-building, project management, and strategic writing and thinking skills.
Responsibilities
* Serve as an active collaborator and thought partner to Sr. Manager of Grants and CFO team - navigating various intra- and inter-departmental collaboration, strategic lens to writing and workflow optimization - in pursuit of overarching revenue goals
* Oversee a dynamic portfolio of institutional writing opportunities, managing 60% of the workflow as assigned by the Sr. Manager of Grants, coordinating with various colleagues, including relationship managers and program staff to secure revenue and comply with funder requirements
* Contribute to annual fundraising goals by preparing compelling, competitive grant content collaborating across departments to align funder interests with organizational priorities
* Apply industry best practices in grant writing to deepen grant makers' understanding of the scope of the Food Depository's work, ultimately enhancing relationship longevity
* Leverage asset-based messaging centering neighbors and ending hunger
* Utilize CRM database to record grant deadlines, activities, relationship contacts, correspondence notes, and other details pertaining to grants and individual workflow
* Attend funder-led information sessions about upcoming grant opportunities as appropriate
* Explore funder giving priorities and parameters to inform writing process and timely submission, expressing financial and cross-departmental needs with Sr. Manager of Grants
* Engage in proactive and strategic partnership with front-line fundraisers - discussing grant opportunities and collaborating on writing approach
* Attend funder conversations as needed and requested by front-line fundraisers
Sports Writer I
Medical writer job in Dyersville, IA
Job Details EIMG N Dyersville Commercial - Dyersville, IA Part Time High School Road Warrior Media - Journalism - NewspaperDescription
We have a part-time sports writer position available with Woodward Community Media newspapers based out of Dyersville, Iowa. Our sports writers cover local and area sports events, take photos, collect information and write the stories our subscribers look forward to reading.
The qualified candidate must be able to work up to 15 hours per week and be available after 3 p.m. with occasional weekend work.
Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans.
Qualifications
Successful sports writer qualifications:
high school diploma or equivalent,
basic understanding of most sports,
comfortable meeting and interviewing new people,
familiar with technology (mobile devices, common computer programs, Internet),
excellent command of the English language,
propensity for accuracy,
accuracy and ability to meet deadlines,
and valid driver's license.
Experience with page design software, editing, headline writing and interviewing desired.
Medical Writer
Medical writer job in Chicago, IL
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Development, the Medical Writer will be responsible for leading and executing all medical writing activities supporting Xeris' clinical programs. The individual will have a strong scientific background, exceptional writing skills, and a proven ability to translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, accurate, and regulatory-compliant documents tailored to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
Develop and author a broad range of clinical and regulatory documents, including but not limited to: clinical study protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), clinical study reports (CSRs), and sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA, etc.).
Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with internal standards, applicable regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA), and company SOPs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues in Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to gather relevant data and ensure consistency of messaging across documents.
Translate highly technical and statistical information into clear, concise content suitable for a wide variety of audiences including regulators, healthcare professionals, and non-scientific business leaders, as required.
Contribute to the development of communication materials, including slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations, to support internal and external scientific communications.
Maintain document quality control through proofreading, editing, and adherence to templates, style guides, and version control procedures.
Manage timelines and priorities for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of high-quality documents.
Provides detailed medical editing review of draft and final documents prepared by other writers before internal or external distribution. This includes both copy editing and content review.
Ensures document content and style adheres to FDA/EMA or other appropriate regulatory guidelines and complies with departmental SOPs and style guidelines.
Performs literature searches and reviews as necessary to obtain background information and provide literature references.
Provide input on processes, templates, and other business needs within the medical writing function.
Coordinate and/or manage review cycles to triage, incorporate, and resolve team comments, and lead discussion on document revision and finalization for both internally written and outsourced documents.
Serve as a point person for medical writing guidance and document-related problem resolution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field is required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry, with a focus on late-stage clinical development (Phase 3).
Demonstrated experience in writing regulatory submission documents in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with document management systems and version control tools.
Competencies: Attention to Detail, Organizational skills, Adaptability, Multi-Tasking, Strong Written & Verbal Communication skills, Independent Judgement, Cross-Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Working Conditions: Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel.
This is a hybrid position located in Xeris' Chicago office and requires three days per week on-site. On-site requirement may change at management's discretion.
The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
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As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $150,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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