Grants Specialist, City of Rock Hill
General Description: The purpose of this class within the organization is to locate grant opportunities, develop proposals, and manage awards for opportunities that match organizational goals and objectives. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Prepares grant proposals for various funding opportunities to support needs and projects across departments. Coordinates with departments to manage various grant awards, including large federal grants, to include writing and submitting programmatic and financial reports according to deadlines.
Researches funding opportunities that may be applicable to our organization, being mindful of funding cycles, deadlines, etc. Coordinates and communicates with departments to identify needs and to complete and submit grant applications. Researches specific needs of departments and their programs/services to match funding opportunities with identified needs. Researches, summarizes, and promotes current grant opportunities that align with the strategic priorities of the City of Rock Hill.
Locates and utilizes data by analysis to identify trends, needs, gaps and to "paint a clear picture" for grant applications. Performs all other duties as may be assigned to meet organizational needs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, marketing, public relations, sociology, social work, or a related field. Requires two years in grant writing and management or closely related experience. The equivalent combination of education, training, and related work experience may be considered.Thorough knowledge of grant research, development, and administration. Considerable knowledge of tracking and organizational systems designed to manage follow-up processes.
Skill in the operation of a personal computer and other office equipment. Ability to perform project management responsibilities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing while ensuring understanding and following up on completion of tasks. Ability to identify, analyze and develop successful proposals for funding opportunities for special programs. Ability to review dense informational documents to analyze requirements, determine eligibility, and to extract and summarize important points and significant details.
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff from other departments who may have limited understanding of grants. Ability to learn new things from others and incorporate new knowledge into grant proposals and reports. Ability to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment, and produce a quality product within tight time constraints. Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
Please express interest by submitting your application using the following link: Grants Specialist (paycomonline.net).