What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Warren County?
Job Title: Grant Writer
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration
Salary: $43,680
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) with benefits, Exempt, Non-Union
Qualifications: Excellent writing, analytical and research skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, highly organized, and have experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information.
A high level of computer literacy is required. Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure, seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form. Solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all agencies and departments. Ability to identify diverse funding opportunities, multi-task and manage projects in a timely manner and understand functions of various County departments.
Experience: Associates degree and or 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.Thorough knowledge and command of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation and ability to assimilate information from various sources and prepare clear, persuasive communication for oral and written presentation to diverse groups. Knowledge of accounting, available funding sources in the federal, state, and private sector.
Responsibilities: Identifies, monitors, and shares federal, state, and private discretionary grant opportunities. Develop and implement policy pertaining to grant creation, structure, and management. Assists County staff to complete letters of intent and grant proposals submissions. Submits monthly and annual reports and maintains mandatory registration for federal funds. Attends grant application webinars, meetings, or training. Understand the ability to fund match dollars through other allowable funding sources. Maintains confidentiality regarding all matters of payroll and confidential data. Job duties as assigned.
Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (with small employee contribution)
Life insurance – Fully employer paid
Defined Benefit Pension Plan with an interest match of 4%
Generous Starting Benefits including:
- 12 Holidays
- Personal Days
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Days
Schedule: Monday thru Friday / 08:30 am – 4:30 pm with one-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: In person
To Apply:
Interested candidates may apply thru Indeed or email cover letter, resume with 3 references to Warren County Human Resources, Jaclyn Cofield, jcofield@warrencountypa.gov, 204 Fourth Ave, Warren, PA 16365. This job posting is active until filled.
Condition of Employment: Ability to commute to Warren, PA 16365
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Warren County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes. Requests for accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,680.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,680
