Community Development Grants Coordinator

County of Blair; Hollidaysburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Defined contribution plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Dental and vision options

Paid holidays

Other time-off provisions

Job summary

County of Blair in Hollidaysburg, PA is seeking a Community Development Grants Coordinator to develop and manage grant projects and policies within the Social Services Office. The role involves collaboration with community groups, non-profits, and government agencies to ensure compliance and successful program delivery.

The incumbent will supervise staff, handle budgets, contracts, and reporting, with a starting salary of $60,527.74 and a comprehensive benefits package including health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in grant writing, grant administration, and budget monitoring.
• Experience with contracts and government-funded programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage county grant projects and policies in the Social Services Office.
• Coordinate with community partners and government agencies to ensure compliance with governmental requirements.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant administration

Budget monitoring

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, planning, public administration or related field

Job description

The County of Blair is searching for the next Community Development Grants Coordinator within the Social Services Office. Incumbent will develop and manages grant projects and policies. The incumbent with also provide a variety of support services through work with community corporations, private non-profit organizations, local/state/federal agencies to develop and maintain community development programs and projects to assure compliance with governmental requirements. Essential duties include administers the following county grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Pennsylvania Housing Affordability or Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funds; lead hazard prevention grant. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, planning, public administration, or related field OR have equivalent combination of education or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required. Minimum of three (3) years' experience in grant writing, administration of grants, contract and budget monitoring.

Starting salary is $60,527.74.

• 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components
• pension plan
• optional defined contribution plan
• short-term disability
• term life insurance
• a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac
• 14 annual paid holidays
• other time-off provisions

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