Grants Strategist, Parks & Recreation

Colorado Psychiatric; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking a Grant Specialist to support the Parks and Recreation Department by researching grant opportunities and writing proposals. This full-time role focuses on parks-related funding, including capital projects, programming, trails, open space, and community wellness, with responsibilities in budgeting, matching funds, narrative writing, and reporting.

The position collaborates across departments, maintains grant calendars and funding pipelines, and guides grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Business or related field.
• Three years of professional level experience in a Parks and Recreation Department or grants management.
• Experience includes grant writing and administration; developing public involvement and civic engagement processes.
• Preparing and managing budgets with projected matching funds and grant revenue.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting and public sector financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and align with department needs.
• Develop and submit competitive grant proposals with budget details.
• Manage grant administration, reporting, compliance, documentation and close-out.
• Maintain grant calendars and funding pipelines for current and future needs.
• Coordinate with Finance on grant budgeting, accounting, and audits.

Skills

Grant writing

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Public Administration, Business or related field

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years experience

Job description

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking a Grant Specialist to support the Parks and Recreation Department by researching grant opportunities and writing proposals. This full-time role focuses on parks-related funding, including capital projects, programming, trails, open space, and community wellness, with responsibilities in budgeting, matching funds, narrative writing, and reporting.

The position collaborates across departments, maintains grant calendars and funding pipelines, and guides grant