Grants Writer Job at CareerSource Palm Beach County, Pahokee, FL

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  • CareerSource Palm Beach County
  • Pahokee, FL

Job Description

Our employer is in search of a Grants Writer.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the City Manager this position is responsible for researching, writing, and securing, monitoring, Federal, State, Local and Foundation grant proposals for the City of Pahokee.

ESSENTIAL Duties:

• Research and Identify funding prospects through private and public foundations, corporations, and government entities to generate revenue for City Programs and projects.

• Produce high quality letters of inquiry, grant proposals, grant applications, funder reports and briefing papers within designated time constraints.

• Communicate with program staff and work collaboratively to conceptualize new projects.

• Participate in meetings as necessary for grant matters, including grant site visits, presentations, and meetings with potential grant providers/funders.

• Identify funding opportunities and new program areas to match priorities, using research tools.

• Develop budget and financial report documents in collaboration with program and fiscal staff.

• Coordinates with Finance Department to account for all grant funds.

• Monitor and maintain government grant and contract documents. Ensure compliance and meet reporting requirements for existing grants.

• Supports the relationship between the City of Pahokee and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities and complies with all City policies and procedures.

• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field.

• Five (5) years of experience in grant research, writing, and development, finance, or public administration. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Exhibited and demonstrted success in securing grants for projects and programs.

KNOWLDEGE/SKILLS:

• City operations, policies and procedures

• Effective Oral and Writing skills for grant development

• Federal, State, County and City laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

• Practices, procedures and principles of grants administration and interworking of funding sources at all government levels.

• Must have working knowledge of public relations and media development to promote City Mission and Vision

• Accounting and auditing principles relating to grants administration.

• Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of the Internet and database applications.

• Handling and prioritizing multiple funding sources, projects and programs Federal, State, County and City laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, state, and federal partners

• Ability to multitask well and work well under pressure

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Local area,

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