Community Development Block Grant Coordinator

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave and holi­

Hybrid work schedule

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

The State of Montana, Department of Commerce, seeks an experienced grants administrator to support Montana's Community Development Block Grant Program. You will interpret HUD regulations, track budgets, ensure compliance, and provide timely, high-quality service to communities, local governments, partner agencies, and federal contacts.

You will design trainings, develop presentations, manage community facility projects, monitor allocations, and stay current with federal guidance, relaying new

Qualifications

• Experience in federal grant administration and budget tracking.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and present trainings.
• Analytical thinker who can work with limited supervision while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret HUD regulations and guide applicants through the funding process.
• Design and deliver targeted trainings and prepare presentations.
• Monitor allocations and ensure compliance, reporting to federal and local partners.

Skills

Grant administration

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical abilities

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Budget tracking tools

Job description

About the Department

The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing, and improve community infrastructure.

We uphold excellence , integrity , engagement , and innovation by delivering respectful, creative, and accountable service through collaborative, resilient teams. Rooted in a deep love for Montana , we proudly embody its authenticity, independence, and industry as we serve and partner with Montanans.

(You can learn more about us here .)

About the Position

This position requires strong competency in federal grant administration, stakeholder engagement, and project management to support Montana's Community Development Block Grant Program. The successful candidate will interpret and apply HUD regulations, maintain accurate budget and compliance tracking, and provide timely, high-quality customer service to communities, local governments, partner agencies, and federal contacts. They will respond to program inquiries, guide applicants through the funding process, and communicate policy updates and reporting requirements clearly and effectively.

The role also relies on the ability to design and deliver targeted trainings, develop presentations that raise program awareness and encourage participation, and maintain organized systems that ensure smooth grant and project delivery. Additionally, the position requires managing community facility projects, monitoring allocations, staying current on federal guidance, and relaying new requirements to both team members and external stakeholders.

This position is open until November 3, 2026.

What are we looking for?

• Engage with diverse stakeholders, including local representatives, partner agencies, and elected officials.
• Deliver high-quality internal and external customer service, showing the ability to support individuals and communities with tact, responsiveness, and problem-solving in complex situations.
• Present and facilitate trainings in a variety of settings, representing the program and contributing to knowledge-sharing across audiences.
• Demonstrate a strong analytical ability and comfort working autonomously with little oversight, while providing collaborative communication.

Benefits

Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

• o Work/life balance,
• o Health coverage,
• o Retirement plans,
• o Paid vacation and sick leave and holidays,
• o And more...
• o Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify.

Other important information to be aware of

• - Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
• - This position allows for a hybrid work schedule from a remote location within the state of Montana. Weekly travel to Helena offices will be required. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy. New employees may be required to complete training in person before hybrid work schedules begin.

This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, Link to E-Verify Website