Grants Specialist

ECLARO; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility

Job summary

A leading energy organization in White Plains, NY, is seeking a Grants Specialist to support the Grants Compliance Manager. The role involves managing FEMA hazard and disaster recovery grants, preparing reimbursement requests, and ensuring compliance throughout the grant lifecycle. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position also offers a range of benefits including a 401k plan and healthcare options.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of grant processes for federal and state funding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grant management under the guidance of the GCM.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests.
• Track funded projects to prevent over-expenditure.
• Ensure the grant reimbursement process is effective and efficient.
• Execute actions in accordance with adopted policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Online research

Excellent communication

Understanding federal and state grant processes

Data analysis

Job description

Job Number: 26-00441

Want to be part of the Energy Industry? ECLARO is looking for a Grants Specialist in White Plains, NY.

ECLARO's Client is America's largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview

• At the direction of the Grants Compliance Manager (GCM), the Grants Specialist will assist the GCM in administering the tasks associated with client's Grant Management Procedure, which directs how client will handle tasks and ensure adherence with compliance throughout the grants management cycle.

Responsibilities

• Assists the GCM in managing both Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard and disaster financial recovery and external grant/funding opportunities.
• Prepares grant reimbursement requests prior to submittal to GCM for eventual submission to grantor agency.
• Assists in tracking funded projects to prevent over-expenditure of funds, ineligible expenditures and ensure awards are fully expended.
• Assists in ensuring an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant reimbursement life cycle, from proposal to close.
• Assists with the execution of procedures consistent with adopted policies.

Skills

• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and 365.
• Adept at online research and information gathering.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Understanding of federal and state grant processes and related requirements.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and organize large amounts of data.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Contact Information

Natasha Zarbo

[e-mail]

646-695-2914

LinkedIn | Natasha Zarbo

Equal Opportunity Employer

ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.