Triad Associates

For more than four decades, Triad Associates has been helping communities grow, thrive, and transform. As a full-service housing, community, and economic development consulting firm, Triad has secured more than $1.7 billion in grants and financing for public, private, authority, and nonprofit clients throughout New Jersey and beyond.Our success is built on innovation, attention to detail, and a commitment to going above and beyond for the communities we serve. We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized experienced Grant Writer Associate to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who can work independently while serving as an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, and contributing to the success of a dynamic consulting firm dedicated to strengthening communities. About the Role As a Grant Writer Associate, you will play a vital role in helping organizations secure the resources needed to advance meaningful programs and community-focused initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to combine strategic thinking, research, and exceptional writing skills to develop compelling grant proposals that translate community needs, program goals, and measurable outcomes into successful funding opportunities. Working alongside clients and project teams, you will help guide projects from concept development through proposal submission while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with funder priorities. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller and organized project manager with a proven ability to secure funding, manage competing deadlines, and create narratives that inspire investment and drive positive impact. As a Grant Writer Associate, you will be responsible for: Developing, writing, editing, and submitting competitive grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations. Managing the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, budget coordination, application submission, compliance tracking, and post-award reporting. Coordinating with internal staff, clients, and project partners to gather information and develop compelling, funder-aligned grant applications. Ensuring all grant applications and awarded projects comply with applicable regulations, program guidelines, and funder requirements. Monitoring grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and deliverables to ensure timely and accurate submissions. Maintaining organized grant records, application materials, and supporting documentation throughout the grant process. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of grant writing experience, with a demonstrated track record of successfully securing funding from government agencies and/or private foundations. Strong organizational and project management skills are essential, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy, quality, and attention to detail throughout the grant development process. Candidates should be proficient in grant databases, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, program guidelines, and funder requirements when preparing applications and managing awarded grants. The successful candidate should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent professional experience. NOTE: Duties outlined above are solely for illustrative purposes. A particular position in the firm may require an employee to perform additional duties and responsibilities not outlined above. The company offers a competitive health and dental plan, vacation, 401K, profit sharing and other benefits that will be reviewed with candidates who are invited for an interview. Triad Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to: Noemi Mazza, HR Manager nmazza@triadincorporated.com