Regional Grants & Planning Coordinator

Western Illinois Regional Council Community Action Agency; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Illinois Regional Council Community Action Agency is seeking a Planning Coordinator to complete grant applications, coordinate the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) and support fiscal administration for assigned grants, programs, and projects.

The role requires supervising two regional Stakeholder Committees, developing regional plans, and coordinating with committees to prioritize funding applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, transportation planning or a related field.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Experience with grant writing and grant management preferred.
• Ability to travel across the 16-county HSTP region.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate two regional Stakeholder Committees as required by the HSTP grant.
• Develop, write, and maintain the HSTP regional plans as described in the HSTP Scope of Services, including completion of all rider and stakeholder assessment requirements.
• Work with Stakeholder Committees to prioritize and review project applications for submission for funding consideration or per process required by IDOT.
• Investigate relevant transit legislation and investigate funding opportunities.
• Responsible for the operation and administration of HSTP and all other assigned programs and projects, completing tasks within established timeframes.
• Develop grant applications and assist with budget development, tracking, and management.
• Prepare financial and budget reports, monitor grant expenditures and funding balances, and support reimbursements, budget revisions, fiscal compliance, and grant closeout activities.
• Prepare and deliver formal presentations before various public and private partners.
• Attend meetings, conferences and seminars by the funder and other relevant groups.
• Complete all reporting requirements for HSTP and other assigned projects.
• Travel throughout the 16 county HSTP region on a regular basis.
• Write grant applications and assist with writing grant applications for cities, towns, counties, and other WIRC member organizations as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Budget management

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, transportation planning or a related field

Job description

Western Illinois Regional Council Community Action Agency is seeking a Planning Coordinator to complete grant applications, coordinate the Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP) and support fiscal administration for assigned grants, programs, and projects.

The role requires supervising two regional Stakeholder Committees, developing regional plans, and coordinating with committees to prioritize funding applications.