JOB POSTING
GRANTS WRITER
Finance
Full-time with Benefits
Salaried Exempt
Salary Range: $62,000 – $70,000
Job Summary
The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match County priorities.
• Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of Dorchester County, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
• Generates revenues for County programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals.
• Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants.
• Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations.
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals.
• Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals.
• Coordinates with the Finance Office to create expenditure and income budgets to accompany proposals.
• Develop Grants Manual in coordination with the Finance Office.
• Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts.
• Remains up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals.
• Meets regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs.
• Inform staff and answer questions regarding allow ability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants.
• Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding vendors and or County employees.
• Requires the kind of teamwork, oversight, and personal interaction, that cannot be had in a home office situation; therefore, regular and predictable on-site attendance is a job requirement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Grant writing experience, preferably with a governmental focus.
• Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities for County operations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Be highly organized with the ability to traverse systems and follow-up processes.
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data.
• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to navigate stakeholder relationships and regulatory environments.
Physical Requirements:
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, copier, telephone, and communications equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.
• Clear vision and hearing, including the ability to communicate effectively in various environments.
Other:
• May be required to work on religious holidays
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Must work cooperatively with others
• When position requires vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by Dorchester’s safe driving policy
This posting lists many of the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
To Apply: Applicants shall submit a completed County application including a resume to Human Resources, 501 Court Lane, Rm 103, Cambridge, MD 21613. Applications may be mailed or emailed to kbudd@docogonet.com. Position will remain open until filled. Applications can be downloaded at www.dorchestercountymd.com.
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