Salary : $74,235.20 - $97,614.40 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-UNSP-00693
Department: Office of Financial Services
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: 6/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
Come join our team! The City of Saint Paul Office of Financial Services is hiring a Grants Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to provide prospecting, writing, oversight, and coordination of grants citywide.
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Assists senior staff in identifying grant opportunities
• Reviews and communicates grant guidelines, works with departments to prepare grant applications
• Writes and submits grant applications
• Writes, negotiates, and oversees grant agreements
• Works with senior staff to submit budget amendments
• Supports departments in tracking, preparing reports, and responding to audits
• Works with senior staff to submit budget amendments
• Coordinates training as directed
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Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree and four years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or program administration, at least two years of which must have been as a or equivalent.
Experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume - please ensure that your vacancy-related experience is documented

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a driver's license check, credit check, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional offer of employment, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Kate Moen at (651) 266-6530
Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Do you possess at least four years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or program administration, at least two years of which must have been as a Grants Assistant or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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In this position, you will be responsible for seeking out grant prospects and writing grant proposals. Describe your experience with grants prospecting and specific grants you have worked with, including any state or federal grant experience.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
Required Question