Grant Writer & Funding Coordinator

Bernalillo; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Grant Writer for the Capital Improvement Program Planning Section. The role develops and manages federal, state, and private funding opportunities and coordinates grant submissions in the Public Works department at 415 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities include training staff, tracking grants, maintaining compliance, and serving on grant-related committees, with a focus on efficient grant administration and reporting to support county initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Two years of work experience in grant writing, grant application, administration, or technical writing.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Writes and reviews grant proposals; supports departments with technical assistance in proposal development, application workflows, and submission processes.
• Identifies funding opportunities aligned with departmental goals and coordinates submissions.
• Maintains centralized grant processes and reports on grant activities and compliance.

Skills

Grant writing

Administrative experience

Technical writing

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Grant Writer for the Capital Improvement Program Planning Section. The role develops and manages federal, state, and private funding opportunities and coordinates grant submissions in the Public Works department at 415 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities include training staff, tracking grants, maintaining compliance, and serving on grant-related committees, with a focus on efficient grant administration and reporting to support county initiatives.