Grant Writing Assistant (Student Placement)

Grant Writing Assistant (Student Placement)

Role Overview:

Young Bosses in Business Foundation (YBIB) is a youth-focused Canadian charity supporting

entrepreneurship, leadership, and real-world skill-building for young people.

The Grant Writing Assistant supports funding growth through research, tracking, and application

support. Reports to the Head of Donor Relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research grant and sponsorship opportunities aligned with YBIB
• Maintain a grant tracker (deadlines, requirements, status)
• Support drafting and completing application sections using internal resources
• Keep supporting documents organized and submission-ready
• Support edits and revisions prior to submission as assigned
• Coordinate quick updates via WhatsApp as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Best suited for college/university students enrolled in Nonprofit Management, Communications, English/Writing, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, or related

programs, and completing field placement hours

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Organized and able to manage deadlines and trackers
• Comfortable using Google Suite and communicating via WhatsApp for quick coordination

and updates

What You’ll Gain:

• Placement/community hours completed in a structured, supportive environment
• Real-world experience supporting nonprofit funding and grant development
• Mentorship, guidance, and feedback from YBIB leadership
• Resume-building contributions you can clearly describe and showcase
• Reference support based on performance and consistency

How to Apply:

Email a brief note of interest and your resume to careers@youngbossesinbusiness.com