Grants & Funding Strategist

City of Thomasville; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Grants Administrator to secure and oversee financial and administrative grants. You will work with departments to identify needs and prepare timely grant proposals.

This role partners with the Chief Financial Officer on budgetary and compliance matters, maintains grant records, monitors expenditures, and keeps departments informed of opportunities and requirements. Evening meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or closely related field.
• At least five years of grant administration/coordination, grant writing, budgeting, and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify project needs with departments and research grant opportunities.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with CFO on budget, accountability, and grant matching funds.
• Review grant agreements with City Attorney and ensure approvals.
• Prepare grant expenditure schedules for annual audits.
• Maintain detailed grant budgets and financial records.
• Monitor compliance with grant conditions and reporting.
• Attend workshops to stay updated on funding opportunities.

Skills

Grant administration

Grant writing

Budgeting

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Thomasville is seeking a Grants Administrator to secure and oversee financial and administrative grants. You will work with departments to identify needs and prepare timely grant proposals.

This role partners with the Chief Financial Officer on budgetary and compliance matters, maintains grant records, monitors expenditures, and keeps departments informed of opportunities and requirements. Evening meetings may be required.