Grants Specialist 3 - Hybrid (Community Grants)

State of Minnesota; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is launching the ENRTF Community Grants Program, a high-visibility initiative to expand funding for community-based natural resource projects across Minnesota. We are building a mission-driven team to stand up and lead this program from the ground up.

If you are energized by designing systems, collaborating across sectors, and ensuring public funds are managed with excellence, this is a unique statewide opportunity.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in grant, contract, financial, compliance, project, or program administration.
• Ability to review information and apply requirements with accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposals, communicate with grantees, process payments.
• Monitor compliance, maintain records, and support closeout.
• Provide technical assistance throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Assist with RFP development, evaluation, and compliance activities.

Skills

Grant administration

Contract/compliance review

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Grants Administration/Public Policy/Accounting/Natural Resources

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database software

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is launching the ENRTF Community Grants Program, a high-visibility initiative to expand funding for community-based natural resource projects across Minnesota. We are building a mission-driven team to stand up and lead this program from the ground up.

If you are energized by designing systems, collaborating across sectors, and ensuring public funds are managed with excellence, this is a unique statewide opportunity.