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Volunteer Grant Researcher
Category: Resource Development
Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer (Resource Development)
Overview
Source prospects and draft winning LOIs/proposals to foundations and public funders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect research, fit scoring, and grants calendar tracking.
- Draft LOIs/proposals/budgets with staff input; assemble attachments and metrics.
- Support post‑award reporting and compliance.
Qualifications
- Strong research and writing skills; familiarity with proposals/budgets preferred.
- Detail‑oriented; able to meet deadlines.
Time Commitment
~5–8 hours/week, project‑based.
Benefits
- Bylines/credits on funded proposals.
- Professional references and measurable wins.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"On behalf of Amtrak’s onboard service staff, I want to thank the Rail Passengers Association for honoring their hard work with this award. The past couple years have indeed been difficult for Amtrak onboard service staff – coping with furloughs and job insecurity, adapting to changing protocols and services, not to mention the unfortunate events such as a tragic derailment and a fatal shooting. Nevertheless, our dedicated members at Amtrak have handled these hurdles with the care, attention and diligence for which they’re known. We thank Rail Passengers for their acknowledgement of our members’ hard work and, as always, look forward to seeing you on the rails."
Arthur Maratea, TCU/IAM National President
December 21, 2021, on the Association awarding its 2021 Golden Spike Award to the Frontline Amtrak Employees.