Application Guide

How to Apply for Grants and Member Engagement Manager

at A2 (Anthropocene Alliance)

🏢 About A2 (Anthropocene Alliance)

Anthropocene Alliance (A2) is the nation's largest coalition of frontline communities fighting climate change, with over 450 member groups across the US and territories. Working here means directly supporting grassroots leaders who are on the ground, building collective power for environmental justice and health.

About This Role

This role is the backbone of A2's member support, providing hands-on grant-writing assistance and training to help frontline communities secure crucial funding. You'll lead multi-member funding initiatives, coordinate new member onboarding, and build lasting relationships, directly impacting the resilience of communities most affected by climate change.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking emails and responding to member questions, then diving into a grant review or providing feedback on a member's proposal. You might host a webinar on federal funding opportunities, have a one-on-one call with a member to brainstorm project ideas, and end the day by updating your grant tracking spreadsheet and planning next week's training.

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🎯 Who A2 (Anthropocene Alliance) Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding from state, federal, and national sources, with a focus on climate resilience or environmental justice.
  • Strong ability to provide one-on-one support, including brainstorming project ideas, refining scopes, and editing grant narratives and budgets.
  • Excellent training and facilitation skills to lead workshops and webinars for diverse grassroots groups.
  • Self-motivated and organized, comfortable working remotely and managing multiple priorities, with a passion for community-led solutions and equity.

📝 Tips for Applying to A2 (Anthropocene Alliance)

1

Highlight specific examples of grants you've written that were funded, especially those for climate resilience or community-based organizations.

2

Demonstrate your ability to translate complex funder priorities into accessible guidance for non-technical audiences.

3

Showcase any experience working with frontline communities or in environmental justice, even if it's volunteer work.

4

In your cover letter, mention why A2's mission resonates with you and how your background aligns with their coalition model.

5

Tailor your resume to emphasize both grant-writing and member engagement, using keywords from the job description like 'technical assistance' and 'capacity building'.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for supporting grassroots communities and your understanding of the challenges they face in accessing funding.', "Specific examples of how you've helped organizations secure grants and the impact of that funding.", 'Your experience with training or workshop facilitation, showing you can empower others to write their own grants.', "Your alignment with A2's values of collective power and environmental justice, and why you want to be part of their team."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Visit Anthropocene Alliance's website to learn about their member groups, recent initiatives, and success stories.
  • → Read their annual reports or impact statements to understand their funding sources and program outcomes.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key climate resilience funding programs like FEMA's BRIC, NOAA Coastal Zone Management, or EPA Environmental Justice grants.
  • → Look up recent news or press releases about A2 to see their current campaigns and partners.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach supporting a new member with limited grant-writing experience who wants to apply for a federal grant?
2 Describe a time you had to manage multiple grant deadlines and competing priorities. How did you stay organized?
3 What strategies do you use to stay updated on funding opportunities and funder priorities?
4 How do you build trust and maintain relationships with diverse grassroots groups remotely?
5 Can you walk us through your process for editing a grant proposal, from initial review to final submission?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic cover letters that don't mention A2 or the specific role—show you've done your homework.
  • Don't underestimate the importance of member engagement; this is not just a grant-writing job, it's about relationships.
  • Avoid focusing only on your grant-writing successes without demonstrating your ability to train and support others.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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