Grants Writer

Our employer is in search of a Grants Writer. JOB ***** 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 ***** • 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 ***** • 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/***** • 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

Created: 2025-10-10