GRANT WRITER & ADMINISTRATOR

Monroe; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to secure external funding for community development, capital improvements, and essential public services. The role manages the entire grant lifecycle, from proactive research and competitive proposals to post-award monitoring and reporting.

You will collaborate with Sheriff’s Office, Health Department, Emergency Management, and other county divisions to align needs with federal, state, and private funding and advance the county’s strategic

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 Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Identifies, secures, and manages external funding to support community development, capital improvements, and essential public services; manages the full grant lifecycle from research to post-award compliance.
• Grooms data-driven proposals, budget tracking, and performance reporting to ensure grant success and program accountability.

Education

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

Job description

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GRANT WRITER & ADMINISTRATOR

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

3 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-term 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.

• 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