Grants Administrator/Writer

Curry County; Clovis, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Curry County in New Mexico seeks a Grants Administrator/Writer to lead grant planning and execution for county programs, prepare budgets, and research funding opportunities. The role involves tracking expenditures, coordinating projects, and reporting results to County Management.

The successful candidate will coordinate NM Clean and Beautiful and RAID programs, demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, and work with minimal supervision in a policy-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, English, or related field preferred.
• Grant writing experience preferred.
• Experience with City/County/State government preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Google Mail and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and write grants for Curry County.
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Research funding opportunities and track results.
• Coordinate County special projects.
• Serve as NM Clean and Beautiful and RAID Program Coordinator.

Skills

Grant writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelora0s degree in Business/English/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Google Mail

Excel

Job description

Salary Range: Min $24.4010 - Max $36.6019 DOE/DOQ

Job Summary

Under the direction of the County Manager and Assistant County Manager for Financial and Administrative Services, the Grants Administrator/Writer will conduct planning and implementation for grants, preparing budgets, researching funding opportunities, monitoring expenditures, identifying support agencies, tracking results, analyzing financial data, and coordinating County special projects. The Grant Administrator/Writer will serve as the NM Clean and Beautiful and the Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) Program Coordinator and other grant programs as directed by County Management. This position also requires independent judgment and discretion, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to perform all duties with minimum supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, English, or related field preferred. Work experience and college education can be considered as equivalent.
• Previous grant writing or funding proposal experience strongly preferred as this position will write grants for the Curry County.
• Experience working with City, County, and/or State Government preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in private and public settings with large and small groups of people.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Google Mail and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to set up and maintain program monitoring systems.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English; oral and written.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisor, the public, and other co-workers.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment screening and background check.
• Valid NM Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.