Grants & Funding Specialist

Commongood; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

403(b) Retirement Plan Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

West Texas Counseling & Guidance (WTCG) is seeking a Grants Specialist to advance its grant-seeking and funding strategy, supporting the full lifecycle from opportunity identification to closeout. The role collaborates across departments and emphasizes writing, research, and data-informed reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or public sector funding, and a proactive, deadline-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in grant writing, including government and/or foundation grants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies aligned with organizational goals
• Collaborate with program and accounting staff to develop, write, and submit compelling, well-researched grant proposals
• Prepare timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports for awarded grants
• Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements, deadlines, and guidelines
• Monitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with funder requirements, timelines, and reporting obligations
• Communicate grant requirements, restrictions, and deliverables to leadership and program staff
• Support adherence to funding guidelines and organizational policies
• Track and document all grant-related activities, submissions, awards, and communications within the CRM system

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health/Public Policy/Public Administration/Political Science/Nonprofit Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Texas Counseling & Guidance (WTCG) is seeking a Grants Specialist to advance its grant-seeking and funding strategy, supporting the full lifecycle from opportunity identification to closeout. The role collaborates across departments and emphasizes writing, research, and data-informed reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or public sector funding, and a proactive, deadline-driven approach.