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Development and Grants Coordinator

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Development and Grants Coordinator

Fundraising and Development

At First Step House, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery," and we are dedicated to this mission.

First Step House is hiring a full-time Development and Grant Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah!

Join our team and help advance our mission to provide treatment and housing for individuals rebuilding their lives after homelessness and incarceration. The Development and Grants Coordinator support the Grants Team in managing 50–100 grants annually, while also contributing to fundraising initiatives and donor engagement. This role requires strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills.

Tired of working 40+ hours per week? Join our team and enjoy a standardized 36-hour work week!

  • Pay Range $50,000 to $65,000
  • Hybrid remote and in-person schedule is available

Our full-time benefits include:

  • Robust paid time off program with enhanced benefits as you grow with us
  • 15 paid holidays annually, including your birthday
  • 401(k) employer matching
  • Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong professional writing skills required
  • Strong project management skills required
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Grant writing and nonprofit experience preferred
  • Experience in nonprofit development and fundraising preferred

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Grants Management (40%): Maintain systems for applications, contracts, and reporting; write and submit grant reports; coordinate with internal teams; build relationships with funders.
  • Grant Writing & Research (30%): Write grant proposals and related documents; research and recommend new opportunities; develop program knowledge to strengthen cases for support.
  • Development Campaigns (30%): Assist with individual giving, donor cultivation, and corporate donations; support events and campaigns; help manage donor communications and database updates.

For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org

For more details on testimonials, simply follow the link below and scroll to the bottom. https://firststephouse.org/employment-opportunities/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.


For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://firststephouse.applicantpro.com/jobs/3937495-1058968.html

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-time

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Organization Mission : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Location : 230 West 400 South, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Work Model : On-site

Closing Date : 1/15/2026

Compensation Type : Salary

Pay Range : $50000-$65000

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