Grant Writer, Capital Improvements & Planning (Remote)

Bernalillo County; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work options

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Longevity pay

Generous leave

Job summary

Bernalillo County in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Grant Writer for the Capital Improvement Program Planning Section of the Public Works Department, located at 415 Silver Ave SW. The role involves researching, developing, writing, and managing grant applications to support county initiatives.

You will build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate with the County’s federal lobbyist, manage submissions, and develop grant-tracking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of work experience in an administrative role in grant writing, application, administration, or technical writing.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the County’s central grant administrator, supporting departments and developing systems to track, manage, and report on grant activities.
• Builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and distributes relevant grant opportunities to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates with the County’s federal lobbyist on grant searches, including obtaining letters of support, engaging with awarding agencies, and following up on application status and correspondence.
• Maintains a centralized process for grant submissions through the Grant Administrator’s Office; ensures applications comply with administrative instructions and fiscal requirements and are submitted accurately and on time.
• Represents the County on grant-related committees, task forces, and working groups as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bernalillo County in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Grant Writer for the Capital Improvement Program Planning Section of the Public Works Department, located at 415 Silver Ave SW. The role involves researching, developing, writing, and managing grant applications to support county initiatives.

You will build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate with the County’s federal lobbyist, manage submissions, and develop grant-tracking systems.