Grant Developer

Jacksonville Housing Authority; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonville Housing Authority seeks a Grant Developer to identify, research, develop and submit proposals, trend reports, and grant applications to secure resources for capital and programmatic initiatives.

Under the Deputy Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer, the role builds relationships with government agencies, foundations and community organizations, coordinates grant applications, tracks outcomes, and provides technical assistance to departments and partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Social Services Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or related field with 3–6 years of competitive government funding development or foundation experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written, storytelling, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience executing strategic funding plans, developing budgets, and submitting major government, corporate, and foundation funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops program designs to qualify for funding.
• Prioritizes partnerships with governmental and nonprofit service agencies to acquire funding and relationships for JHA.
• Coordinates grant applications for submission by deadlines and specifications.
• Researches local meetings and events relevant to JHA initiatives.
• Uses software to track government and foundation proposals and stewardship.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Grants.gov

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer, the Grant Developer contributes to the Jacksonville Housing Authority’s success by identifying, researching, developing, and submitting proposals, trend reports, partnership recommendations and grant applications to secure resources for the organization’s capital and programmatic initiatives.

The Grant Developer will seek funding from local, regional, and national government agencies, foundations, corporate foundations, and support agreed upon strategic initiatives, programs, and capital projects in alignment with organizational goals. The incumbent will identify, research, and analyze organizations, coalitions and programs and provide recommendations to implement mutually beneficial relationships. This includes writing letters of intent, pre‐proposals, proposals, grant applications and participating in local meetings, trainings, and conferences with a lens for relationship building. In addition, he/she will build and maintain professional relationships with key government, foundation, corporate foundation, and community‐based organizations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies, researches, and develops program designs and modifications to qualify for available funding.
• Prioritizes and develops partnerships with governmental, not‐for‐profit, and service agencies for the primary purpose of acquiring funding, resources, and relationships for JHA.
• Coordinates and develops grant applications for JHA for submission in accordance with all required specifications and deadlines.
• Researches and attends local meetings and events within JHA areas of interest or need.
• Utilizes software in developing and implementing tracking systems for government and foundation proposals, grants, and stewardship.
• Coordinates with JHA departments and external partners in the development of grant applications submitted.
• Provides technical assistance to departments and external partners in operating grant‐funded programs per the approved and funded application.
• Assists in the development and execution of activities to strengthen visibility and engagement among the Authority’s many stakeholders in support of the mission and priorities of the JHA.
• Prepares departmental status reports regarding the acquisition of grants and prospective partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or related field, with a minimum of three (3) to six (6) years of directly relevant competitive government funding development or foundation experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written, storytelling, verbal, and presentation skills. Must also have effective problem‐solving, organizational, and analytical skills as well as the ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously. Strong project management skills. Computer proficiency required: Grants.gov, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills beneficial. Demonstrated experience executing strategic funding plans and programs, developing, and managing budgets and producing quality deliverables within stated timeframes. A proven track record securing major government, corporate and foundation funding and managing the successful development and submission of applications. Must be able to effectively represent the Authority both internally and externally. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

JHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. A successful applicant will be required to pass a background check including but not limited to employment history, criminal record and driving record, and may be subject to a pre‑employment drug screening.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit with your application a DD‑214 (Member Form‑4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311

Largo, FL 33778-1630

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