City of Worcester, MA
GRANT WRITER
City of Worcester, MA, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
GRANT WRITERADMINISTRATION & FINANCECITY OF WORCESTERThe City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Grant Writer
(Principal Grants Acquisition) for the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. Under the direction of the Assistant Budget Director of Grants, the position is responsible for identifying grant opportunities for various City departments, work with City staff to develop well written grant proposals, maintain, and analyze data and information to include in grant proposals, and submit grant proposals on behalf of various City departments. The position will develop sub-recipient contracts, work with departments to complete, and submit required reports to granting agencies, and prepare various written reports to government bodies to inform them of specific grant opportunities.Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:Research and identify various grant opportunities on behalf of City departmentsCreate and maintain model language and statistics to use in grant applicationsSubmit grant proposals to private, state, and federal agencies on behalf of the CityCoordinate the circulation and execution of grant documentsReview and edit grant and donation resolutions for City Council approvalCreate and maintain a monthly newsletter of grant opportunities for distribution to City departmentsDevelop or review sub-recipient grant contracts on behalf of various City departmentsComplete and submit, or assist various City departments with completing and submitting, required reports to granting agencies as appropriateAttend and participate in staff, department, or other meetings and/or conferencesMake recommendations as to possible improvements in procedures or methods to enhance measurements and record-keeping and increase grant application and implementation effectivenessFollow and adhere to department, city, state and other government or regulatory rules, regulations, policies and proceduresPerform other support/administrative or staff work activities as required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of grant opportunities and grant solicitation processesKnowledge of laws, rules, regulations governing state and federal grant fundsKnowledge of Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of grants administrationAbility to communicate effectively through verbal and written correspondenceAbility to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and set priorities for meeting internal and external deadlinesAbility to respond to changes in priorities based on workflow and deadlinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, local and federal agenciesAbility to coordinate the circulation and execution of grant documentsStrong organization skills, with a focus on being detailed orientedStrong interpersonal and communications skills necessaryFamiliar with grant reports and documentation generationExperience with developing and reviewing sub-recipient grant contractsStrong technical writing skills, problem solving and analytical skillsStrong collaborative and communication skillsStrong time management skillsDemonstrated computer proficiency, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, English, or related field; OR;
An equivalent combination of education, training, and five (5) years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements.
Three (3) years of experience with grant writingExcellent communications skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Communications, English, or related fieldFive (5) years of experience of grant writingTwo (2) years of experience grant writing in a municipal, government or non-profit environmentTwo (2) years of experience with grants administration
SALARY RANGE:
$66,204 - $86,616 annually, exempt, full-time, excellent benefits package.To apply, please visit:
www.worcesterma.gov/employment
or send resume and cover letter on or before
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 , to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents.
The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.
Grant Writer
(Principal Grants Acquisition) for the Budget Division within the Office of Administration and Finance. Under the direction of the Assistant Budget Director of Grants, the position is responsible for identifying grant opportunities for various City departments, work with City staff to develop well written grant proposals, maintain, and analyze data and information to include in grant proposals, and submit grant proposals on behalf of various City departments. The position will develop sub-recipient contracts, work with departments to complete, and submit required reports to granting agencies, and prepare various written reports to government bodies to inform them of specific grant opportunities.Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:Research and identify various grant opportunities on behalf of City departmentsCreate and maintain model language and statistics to use in grant applicationsSubmit grant proposals to private, state, and federal agencies on behalf of the CityCoordinate the circulation and execution of grant documentsReview and edit grant and donation resolutions for City Council approvalCreate and maintain a monthly newsletter of grant opportunities for distribution to City departmentsDevelop or review sub-recipient grant contracts on behalf of various City departmentsComplete and submit, or assist various City departments with completing and submitting, required reports to granting agencies as appropriateAttend and participate in staff, department, or other meetings and/or conferencesMake recommendations as to possible improvements in procedures or methods to enhance measurements and record-keeping and increase grant application and implementation effectivenessFollow and adhere to department, city, state and other government or regulatory rules, regulations, policies and proceduresPerform other support/administrative or staff work activities as required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of grant opportunities and grant solicitation processesKnowledge of laws, rules, regulations governing state and federal grant fundsKnowledge of Microsoft Office productsKnowledge of grants administrationAbility to communicate effectively through verbal and written correspondenceAbility to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and set priorities for meeting internal and external deadlinesAbility to respond to changes in priorities based on workflow and deadlinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, local and federal agenciesAbility to coordinate the circulation and execution of grant documentsStrong organization skills, with a focus on being detailed orientedStrong interpersonal and communications skills necessaryFamiliar with grant reports and documentation generationExperience with developing and reviewing sub-recipient grant contractsStrong technical writing skills, problem solving and analytical skillsStrong collaborative and communication skillsStrong time management skillsDemonstrated computer proficiency, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications, English, or related field; OR;
An equivalent combination of education, training, and five (5) years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements.
Three (3) years of experience with grant writingExcellent communications skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's Degree in Business/Public Administration, Communications, English, or related fieldFive (5) years of experience of grant writingTwo (2) years of experience grant writing in a municipal, government or non-profit environmentTwo (2) years of experience with grants administration
SALARY RANGE:
$66,204 - $86,616 annually, exempt, full-time, excellent benefits package.To apply, please visit:
www.worcesterma.gov/employment
or send resume and cover letter on or before
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 , to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents.
The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, HR@worcesterma.gov.