Municipal Grant Writer: Drive Funding for City Projects

The WorkPlace Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The WorkPlace Group in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Grant Writer to support funding initiatives for municipal projects. The role includes researching funding programs, writing narratives, and coordinating with client staff and engineers across offices. Occasional travel to client sites and meetings is required.

The ideal candidate has 0-2+ years of grant writing experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Acrobat. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field preferred.
• 0-2+ years in related field.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge, and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat).
• Strong attention to detail. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Must be willing to travel regularly.
• Grant writing experience with local governments and in the civil engineering field is preferred.
• Experience with FHWA, FEMA, HUD CDBG, EPABrownfields, USDA, and EPA Clean Water and Drinking Water StateRevolving Funds.
• Advanced writing and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to take ownership of, and responsibility for, work product and manage own time and workload.
• Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of grants-related concepts, theories, principles, and practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities and summarize details, becoming fully knowledgeable on each program assigned.
• Conduct outreach to internal staff and clients on funding programs.
• Attend meetings with internal and external clients and program contacts.
• Prepare funding applications (write narratives, complete forms, coordinate application components with client and internal team, prepare supporting documents as needed).
• Communicate application requirements to the team and coordinate to compile complete, competitive applications.
• Perform site visits as needed. For example, to take project site photos for applications.
• Complete assignments in the specific periods requested while ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality, and thoroughness of results. Meet company standards for productivity and profitability.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process for assigned tasks.
• Maintain regular contact with clients, consultants, government agencies, involved communities, and contractors in connection with assigned projects.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.

Skills

Grant writing

Attention to detail

Organization

Travel readiness

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The WorkPlace Group in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Grant Writer to support funding initiatives for municipal projects. The role includes researching funding programs, writing narratives, and coordinating with client staff and engineers across offices. Occasional travel to client sites and meetings is required.

The ideal candidate has 0-2+ years of grant writing experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Acrobat. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.