Description

This position is responsible for researching, preparing, and submitting grant proposals and applications, administering awarded funds, evaluating compliance and submitting required reports. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement. Developing and implementing written policies and procedures for City-wide grant applications for funding and grant monitoring. Researching new funding and development opportunities on local, state, and federal levels. Maintaining and building relationships with funders and other strategic partners on local, state, and national levels. Drafting proposals, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborating to finalize with involved city staff, departments, and the City Administrator’s Office. Submitting grant applications via paper or online portals. Monitoring and maintaining reporting schedules and requirements. Tracking progress toward outcomes and goals. Working with the Finance Department to request reimbursements and drawdowns as needed. Drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates that fully capture programmatic success. Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents, including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc. Assisting in the development of presentations for various stakeholders. Maintaining knowledge of current trends and development in the field by attending professional development training, workshops, webinars, and conferences and by reading professional literature in the technical areas. Performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or the equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field is preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. One year of experience in grant writing and grants administration preferred. Knowledge of potential funding sources. Knowledge of state and federal regulations that govern grant administration. Knowledge of budgeting and financial guidelines. Knowledge of city policies, procedures, and goals. Knowledge of and skill in long-range and short-range planning, program development, and program evaluation. Skill in analytical and persuasive writing and strong editing, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to a diverse audience. Skill in time management, problem-solving, and setting priorities, including managing multiple tasks under minimal supervision effectively and efficiently. Skill in tracking the progress of grant awards to report expenditures and outcomes to awarding bodies and city stakeholders. Skill in the use of a personal computer and associated software. Skill in the use of grant sites – Grants.gov and JUST grants preferred. Familiarity and experience working with local, state, and federal government. Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality.

The following documents must be presented to receive an application:     

•  High School Diploma or the equivalent required / Baccalaureate degree in a related field preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in grant writing and grants administration preferred