Community Grants Writer

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

(Illustrative Only) Facilitate preparing, processing, and submitting grant applications and loan documents for the housing rehabilitation program through the grants software, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards; identifies, researches, and evaluates potential grant opportunities from various funding sources to generate revenue for county programs and services; develops and writes persuasive proposals in collaboration with program staff to align with organizational goals and program objectives; submits final proposals through portals to meet deadline requirements; compiles, reconciles, and submits comprehensive grant reports using grant records and databases to meet compliance requirements; manages and maintains detailed grant documentation and correspondence, including expenditures and reconciliations; processes invoices, uploads and posts payment requests, Run and review account analysis reports to ensure accuracy, and performs project account reconciliation; assists with month-end and year-end closing processes; tracks expenditures for reimbursement and ensure accuracy in financial records; organizes grant files in compliance with grant requirements; serves as a liaison between County grant staff and external stakeholders, communicating relevant grant-related information; participates in public outreach events to advocate for grant programs and assist in preparing promotional materials; upholds strict standards of confidentiality in handling grant-related information; ensures all activities align with County, state, and federal guidelines; provides customer service to potential clients for various grant program; assists Senior Grants Administrator in grant project implementation; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Associate degree in business administration, public administration or grants administration; and  three (3) years of experience in fund development or grant writing for government programs; OR any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position;  must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license; requires successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge of: Yuma County policies and procedures; accounting standards and regulations; residential housing rehabilitation standards; Federal, state and County grant regulations, procedures, and accountability standards; principles of grant fund accounting the 2 CFR 200, contracts and records management; components of a grant application; office computer hardware and software applications; Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and grant management software.

Skill in: Preparing reports, correspondence and other presentations for internal and external audiences; assessing community needs and resources, and researching solutions; establishing effective working relationships with County staff and regional organizations; organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks and projects; excellent research and analytical skills with attention to detail; technical writing..

Ability to: Review title reports and identify ownership problems that will need to be resolved; work effectively both independently and in a team environment; work with people of all social and economic levels; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work in varying extreme weather conditions; follow written and verbal instructions; use modern office equipment and computers; lift up 5 – 10 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Salary : $26 - $33