What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant & Communications Specialist position at Newport News City Public Schools?
Job Summary
Identifies grant opportunities and facilitates grant development. Prepares correspondence, develops and assists with research, training, and other related activities. Collaborates with community partners, school representatives, and Virginia Department of Education representatives. Maintains records and documentation related to grant activities. Facilitate FOIA requests, and assist with processing and developing branding requests.
Essential Duties
- Identifies and pursues state and federal funding resources needed to meet goals established.
- Identifies external sources of funding and provides grant-seeking support
- Assists with preparing grant applications
- Assists with identifying funding opportunities for NNPS departments
- Prepares and submit grant applications on behalf of NNPS departments
- Provides writing and editing assistance for grant applications
- Submits applications and proposals using federal electronic submission portals and other sponsor-required methods.
- Reviews grant budgets for accuracy and compliance.
- Provides training and workshops to strengthen proposal development skills, grant writing expertise and finding funding opportunities.
- Ensures the appropriate people within NNPS are aware of funding opportunities
- Assists research and responses associated with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
- Assists with processing and developing branding requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.)
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Bachelor’s degree, and/or experience in a related field. Graphic design experience, a plus. Must be a self-starter with excellent writing skills and a proven track record of securing funding grants. Must possess strong research and prospecting skills. Familiar with requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and exercise sound judgment and discretion regarding requests. Must possess the ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports, forms, research papers, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar and style. Position requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
To view the full description, please visit
https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Grant_Communications_Specialist.pdf
