Grant Coordinator for Transportation & Economic Development

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a Grant Coordinator within the Office of Economic Development to guide communities and agencies from concept through ribbon-cutting and grant closing. You will coordinate with MDOT and other state experts to communicate technical guidance on grants across diverse areas, including transportation planning and civil engineering.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organization, and self-direction to manage multiple projects in various

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Experience in grant coordination or public sector project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guide communities, tribal governments and state agencies from concept development through ribbon-cutting and grant close.
• Coordinate, interpret and communicate technical expertise to grant applicants in areas such as business attraction, nonmotorized transportation, aesthetics, historic preservation, water quality, environmental impact, planning and civil engineering.

Skills

Grant coordination

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a Grant Coordinator within the Office of Economic Development to guide communities and agencies from concept through ribbon-cutting and grant closing. You will coordinate with MDOT and other state experts to communicate technical guidance on grants across diverse areas, including transportation planning and civil engineering.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organization, and self-direction to manage multiple projects in various