Community Development Grants Lead

Mountainland Association of Governments; Olmsted (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainland Association of Governments in Utah seeks a dedicated Grants Specialist who independently manages regional community and economic development grant programs. You will oversee Orem and Lehi CDBG Entitlement programs, SSBG, and State Small Cities CDBG, handling application assistance, workshops, environmental reviews, labor compliance, income surveys, monitoring, and audits.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, self-driven professional who can take full ownership of complex federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related experience in program management including administration of grants, contract management, community development, and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to jurisdictions and nonprofits applying for funding.
• Prepares program plans and reports to local elected officials, state agencies and federal agencies.
• Conducts on-site audits to monitor progress with grant terms and conditions.
• Keeps program policies and procedures up to date with the most current federal guidelines and regulations.
• Oversees environmental assessments and labor compliance issues.
• Coordinates training and application assistance to eligible jurisdictions and non-profit agencies in applying for funding.
• Independently plans, schedules, and leads applicant workshops, trainings, and technical review meetings.
• Processes grant payment requests and invoices.
• Coordinates with stakeholders and partners.
• Updates annual application materials, guidelines, policies, and instructional resources.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Grant regulations

Record-keeping

Regulatory analysis

Cooperative relationships

Time management

Attention to detail

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, policy, grant writing, community and/or economic development

4 years of program management/ grants experience

Job description

Mountainland Association of Governments in Utah seeks a dedicated Grants Specialist who independently manages regional community and economic development grant programs. You will oversee Orem and Lehi CDBG Entitlement programs, SSBG, and State Small Cities CDBG, handling application assistance, workshops, environmental reviews, labor compliance, income surveys, monitoring, and audits.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, self-driven professional who can take full ownership of complex federal