Utility Grants & Sustainability Programs Specialist

National Grants Management Association; Florida; On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority in Fort Pierce, FL, is seeking a Utility Grants Specialist to support grant-funded sustainability programs across utility services. The role involves grant research, proposal development, budgeting, and reporting while coordinating with internal divisions and external agencies.

The ideal candidate will show strong project management, excellent writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Program Management or related field is required or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong communication ability.
• Excel and Word proficiency with a demonstrated score of at least 70%.
• Strong interpersonal skills and judgment for customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Public Affairs & Sustainability in administering grant-funded sustainability programs.
• Research, identify, and track grant opportunities for utility divisions.
• Develop grant proposals, including narrative development and budget preparation.
• Track multiple active state and federal grants to ensure compliance with spending and timelines.
• Coordinate onboarding workshops and liaise with granting agencies.
• Develop grant reports including narrative, reimbursement requests, and completion tracking.
• Support branding and communications for grant-related initiatives.
• Educate the public about sustainability programs through communications and public speaking.

Skills

Grant program management

Project reporting

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in Program Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority in Fort Pierce, FL, is seeking a Utility Grants Specialist to support grant-funded sustainability programs across utility services. The role involves grant research, proposal development, budgeting, and reporting while coordinating with internal divisions and external agencies.

The ideal candidate will show strong project management, excellent writing and presentation skills, and proficiency in MS Office.