Grants & Funding Specialist — Part-Time (20 hrs/wk)

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Arvada is seeking a part-time Grants Administrator to support city programs through grants research, development, coordination, and administration. This 20-hour/week role focuses on compliance and successful funding submissions.

You will identify opportunities, assist with submissions, monitor budgets and reports, and build relationships with granting agencies and partners to advance city initiatives.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in grant writing, grant administration, fundraising, program administration, project coordination, or a related field.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate grant funding sources and requirements.
• Ability to manage grant budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Researches and identifies grant funding opportunities that align with City programs and initiatives.
• Assists City departments with evaluating funding opportunities and deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with granting agencies, foundations, and partners.
• Monitors awarded grants for compliance with agreements and reporting requirements.
• Prepares narrative, performance, financial, and other grant reports as required.
• Tracks grant awards, expenditures, deadlines, and documentation in records systems.
• Provides technical assistance on grant opportunities and requirements.
• Maintains grant information in the city grants management system and coordinates with software vendors.

Skills

Grant research

Grant administration

Budgeting

Reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Grants management software

Job description

City of Arvada is seeking a part-time Grants Administrator to support city programs through grants research, development, coordination, and administration. This 20-hour/week role focuses on compliance and successful funding submissions.

You will identify opportunities, assist with submissions, monitor budgets and reports, and build relationships with granting agencies and partners to advance city initiatives.