Grant Writer

Title: 135 - Grant Writer

Organization: Grant Management

Department: Grants Management

Location: Grants and Community Development

Rate of Pay: 45,015.05

Job Summary

The Grant Writer is responsible to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This position is responsible for compliance monitoring, project evaluation, preparing for audits, preparing project budgets, project plans, and reporting on progress and improvement of work for the Grants and Community Development Department. The position is also responsible for providing technical support, managing and assisting in supervising the daily operations of all grant programming to ensure its operation meets federal, state, and local standards and regulations. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Grants of the Grants and Community Development Department.

Competencies

Effective Communication
Time Management
Writing Skills
Research Skills
Ethical Practice
Detail-oriented
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Project Management
Analytical Skills

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Analyze and evaluate policies, practices, systems, and procedures of grant functions and associated support services that depend on grant funding to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compete for or solicit funding from Federal, State or other sources by providing guidance to the department for all requests for proposals (RFP's) and developing grant applications to fund programs.
• Assist in responsibilities for day-to-day operations involving pre- and post- award grant functions and ensure compliance with appropriate Federal, State, and Local grant rules and regulations.
• Meet critical requirements and deadlines and coordinate submittal of required documents to grantors, including but not limited to grant writing functions such as project scopes, narratives, budgets, and timelines.
• Represents the City and the department by acting as a liaison between the external partners, and funders to ensure that grant applications and awards satisfy all legal, liability, and capacity considerations.
• Always maintain grant documentation for audits and store as required by regulations of governing agencies.
• Update and maintain the grant management database to incorporate new and awarded, ongoing projects.
• Prepare routine and recurring reports such as reimbursement and progress reports, and special reports as required.
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization.
• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus five years of experience.