Grant Specialist

TMG The Moore Group DBA TMG Solutions; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in New Orleans seeks a Grant Writer to identify and secure funding opportunities for city agencies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in grant writing, with a Bachelor's degree required and certification preferred. Responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, managing a database, and assisting with grant applications. The position is onsite, with working hours from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of grant writing and/or grant sourcing experience.
• Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential or similar certification.
• Experience with background check processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure funding opportunities for city agencies.
• Administer grant opportunities database.
• Assist Grant Specialists and Project Managers with applications.
• Monitor city agency issues for grant-funded projects.
• Develop and manage various grants from agencies.

Skills

Grant writing

Funding opportunity identification

Communication

Grant management

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

BRASS

eCivis

Monday.com

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

City of New Orleans is seeking a Grant Writer to proactively identify and secure funding opportunities for city agencies.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify federal, state, county, private, and international grant opportunities.
• Administer grant opportunities in a database and communicate opportunities throughout the city.
• Plan, organize, and manage grant opportunities for departmental operations; assist Grant Specialists and Project Managers with completion of grant applications.
• Prepare responses to city leadership, management, and other grant funders and organizations, monitor, train, and evaluate staff and outside partners for implementation of grants.
• Monitors city agency issues and projects when grant‑funded or grant‑eligible.
• Coordinate planning and preparation of grant proposals for one or more departments; provide guidance and assistance to program managers in interpreting funding regulations and requirements.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with staff members to plan programs, identify issues, and improve services/programs.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage various current and new grants from private, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide systematic fiscal oversight of grant‑funded programs by monitoring documents review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum.
• Minimum 5 years of grant writing and/or grant sourcing experience.
• Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential or Grant Writer certification from any recognized organization.
• Proficiency with BRASS, eCivis, Monday.com, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with background check processes: statewide criminal search, SSN trace, fingerprint Level 2 check, FBI level, sex offender list, past employment verification, motor vehicle check, 10 panel drug screen.

Job Details

• Temporary staffing professional(s) needed: 1 opening.
• Assignment duration: Days/Weeks/Months/Years (to be determined).
• Ideal start date: TBD; end date: TBD.
• Working hours: 9:00‑4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday.
• Lunch period: 12:00‑12:30 pm.
• Dress code: Business Casual.
• Location: Onsite, full address zip code TBD.
• State Department.
• Parking accommodations: Yes.
• Requirement to drive: No.
• Background check required: Yes (City of New Orleans HR).
• Interview mode: Teams and in person (second/final interview).
• Equipment to be used: Computer software - BRASS, eCivis, Monday.com, Microsoft Office Suite.

EEO Statement

City of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Title VII, Equal Pay, Veteran, Disability, Race, Religion, Gender, Sex, Age.