Grant Writer

About This Role

Grant Writer is a key position responsible for finding, preparing, and submitting grant proposals that align with the City Commission's strategic goals. The role involves managing grants throughout their entire lifecycle and reports directly to the City Manager's Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify new discretionary grant opportunities and work collaboratively with City Departments in the formulation and submission of grant proposals
• Administer and manage grants throughout the entire grants lifecycle, from the pre-award to the post-award phase
• Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources in support of the City's strategic vision goals
• Plan and develop written grant proposals and supporting documentation identifying needs, objectives, methodologies, personnel, budget, monitoring capacity, and evaluation criteria, as required by grantor agencies
• Monitor approved grants and grant activities, track program progress, and expenditures, and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations of grantor agencies
• Develop needs assessment of existing problems or shortfalls within a given area or municipal function
• Develop an extensive library of potential grant sources in each area of municipal operations
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance, physically present to work
• Perform other similar or related duties as assigned by City Manager
• Work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends when required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university
• High School diploma; or equivalent (GED)
• Up to three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License and be insurable
• Pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense
• Successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date

Nice to have:

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Important Details

• Schedule: Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends

About the Company

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.