What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Manager - 2666 position at Wade Trim?
What We Offer:
Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.
Position Description:
We are looking for a Grant Manager to join our Community Design Team to improve infrastructure in our Michigan, Florida, and Ohio offices. The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, or Public Relations and 5-10 years of similar work experience. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 90 days of employment.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Grant writing
- Manage grant application processes in a manner that meets or exceeds required contractual deliverables
- Research public and private funding/grant programs
- Develop environmental review reports
- Develop professional communications and reports
- Maintain internal intranet sites
- Census data/socio-economic analysis
- Conduct project specific research through interviews, literature review, etc.
- Participate in various meetings (staff, client, community, etc.)
- Assist with writing proposals and creating presentations
- Maintain excellent client relations
- Develop and implement quality control measures
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations is required
Skills/Experience:
- Five to ten years’ experience in grant writing, administration, and reporting is required
- Knowledge of graphic programs (Adobe Creative), Microsoft office is required
- Experience managing grant development and demonstrated success securing grant funding is preferred
About Wade Trim:
Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.
Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.
To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.
Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
