Grant Writer/Administrator

Gulfshoresal; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal in Moses Lake, WA seeks a Grant Writer/Administrator to research, draft, and submit proposals to secure funding from federal, state, and local sources.

The role involves managing grant contracts, tracking compliance, preparing reports, and coordinating with City staff and officials to support development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages grant contracts under the direction of City Manager and Finance Director.
• Oversees grant activities before and after award, ensuring smooth progress.
• Reviews grant proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Gathers required data and resources for residential, commercial, industrial, and public projects.
• Ensures compliance with all grant requirements and reporting.
• Tracks project progress and prepares city, state, and federal reports.
• Provides support to City staff and departments; assists with annual reports and budgets.
• Responds to inquiries from contractors, designers, and the public; addresses requests and complaints.
• Maintains financial records and project budgets; updates status of invoices.
• Prepares expenditure and progress reports for grants.
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders and represents the department at meetings.
• Occasionally attends City Council meetings and serves on boards as assigned.

Job description

This position is open until filled.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Grant Writer/Administrator will strive to receive funding from different organizations and individuals by researching, drafting, and submitting proposals. The Grant Writer/Administrator is responsible for discovering grant opportunities and building and maintaining relationships with funders, donors, and others within the community; preparing and making presentations; tracking and ensuring compliance with associated grant requirements; and preparing applicable reports.

Essential Functions

* Manages grant contracts under the general guidance of the City Manager and Finance Director.

* Manages the activities of the grant, both before and after the award process.

* Reviews proposals for completeness.

* Reviews grant applications, requirements, data, and resources needed to apply for residential, commercial, industrial, and public development projects.

* Ensures compliance with grant requirements.

* Tracks progress on grant projects and prepares applicable City, State, and Federal reports.

* Provides expertise and support to City staff, departments, boards, commissions, and City Council, including evaluating alternatives and recommending courses of action. Assists in the preparation and updating of annual reports and budgets.

* Responds to questions from contractors, design professionals, and the public; reviews and responds to public requests and complaints; investigates issues involved and recommends appropriate actions.

* Assists in the preparation and maintenance of financial records used to verify accuracy of billing invoices relative to grant projects received from consultants and contractors; regularly updates status of project budgets.

* Prepares and files expenditure and progress reports.

* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City staff, City officials, contractors, developers, other professionals, government agencies, and the public in a courteous and helpful manner, sometimes in stressful situations.

* Occasionally attends City Council and other meetings, acts as department or City representative, and serves on boards as assigned.