GRANT WRITER & ADMINISTRATOR

County-of-Monroe; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monroe in Monroe, MI is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to identify, secure, and manage external funding to support community development, capital improvements, and essential public services. This role operates within the Community Planning & Engagement Department and oversees the complete grant lifecycle from research to post‑award reporting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Sheriff’s Office, Health Department, Emergency Management, Drain Commissioner, Parks &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban/Community Planning, Business Administration, Finance, Technical Writing, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of writing, securing, and administering public sector grants.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Position starts after January 1st, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Identify, secure, and manage external funding to support county initiatives.
• Oversee the grant lifecycle from research to post-award compliance.
• Prepare competitive proposals with data-driven supporting materials.
• Monitor budgets, performance reporting, and funding utilization.
• Collaborate with multiple county departments to align project needs.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Research & analysis

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / Urban/Community Planning / Business Administration / Finance / Technical Writing

Job description

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GRANT WRITER & ADMINISTRATOR

Full Time NonUnion Officials / Admins Courthouse, Monroe, MI, US 2 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1688

Department: Community Planning & Engagement

Wage Grade: Rye 12

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Affiliation: Non-Union

General Summary:

The Grant Writer & Administrator plays a pivotal role in identifying, securing, and managing external funding to drive community development, capital improvements, and essential public services throughout the County of Monroe. Operating directly within the Community Planning & Engagement Department, this position manages the entire grant lifecycle, from proactive research and crafting highly competitive, data-driven proposals to monitoring post-award compliance, budget tracking, and performance reporting.

A core component of this role is interdepartmental alignment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with various county departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Health Department, Emergency Management, Drain Commissioner, Parks & Recreation, Planning Division, Veteran Affairs, and Fairview (the county-owned residential and transitional shelter facility), to cross-reference project needs and strategically capture federal, state, and private funding that advances Monroe County's strategic goals and long‑time master plans.

Employment Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban/Community Planning, Business Administration, Finance, Technical Writing, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three to five years of writing, securing, and administering public sector grants.

Other Requirements:

Valid Michigan Drivers License

***Please be aware this position will start after January 1st, 2027

Attachments (2)

2026 BenefitGuide New Hire_All County_HIPAA_.pdf