Grants Strategist – Parks & Recreation

City Of Wheat Ridge; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wheat Ridge seeks an experienced Grant Specialist for the Parks and Neighborhood Services Building in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will research opportunities, develop and submit grant proposals, and manage awards to support parks and recreation programs.

You will lead budgeting for grants, coordinate with multiple departments, and build partnerships with funding sources. This is a full-time, day-shift role with salary range $69,416 to $100,654, determined by qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in Recreation, Public Administration, Business or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional level experience in a Parks and Recreation Department or equivalent grants management.
• Experience includes grant writing and administration; developing and managing public involvement and civic engagement processes.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting and public sector financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to identify areas, programs, and projects needing funding.
• Research local, state, federal, and private grant and funding opportunities.
• Lead the effort to develop and submit competitive grant proposals with budgeting and matching funds.
• Manage grant administration, reporting, compliance, documentation and close-out of awards.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with past, current, and future funding partners.
• Coordinate with Finance on grant budgeting, accounting, and audits.

Skills

Grant writing

Budgeting

Project management

Cross-department collaboration

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

The City of Wheat Ridge seeks an experienced Grant Specialist for the Parks and Neighborhood Services Building in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will research opportunities, develop and submit grant proposals, and manage awards to support parks and recreation programs.

You will lead budgeting for grants, coordinate with multiple departments, and build partnerships with funding sources. This is a full-time, day-shift role with salary range $69,416 to $100,654, determined by qualifications.