GRANT WRITER
3 Months ago
Bradenton, Florida, United States
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Job Description
Manatee County, FL is seeking a Grant Writer to prepare, write, and submit grant proposals for county programs. The role involves researching funding opportunities, developing proposals, and submitting applications to various grant portals. The position requires a bachelor's degree and two years of grant writing experience. It is an in-office position located in Bradenton, FL, with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.
General Information
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Expected Starting Salary Range:$65,118.41 - $84,653.94
This classification performs a variety of duties toward grant seeking efforts, including preparing, writing, and submitting grant proposals to support county wide programs, services, projects, and resources. Duties include pre-award activities, including prospect research for seeking out grant funding opportunities, writing and applying for grants, data and information gathering, and submitting proposals in local, state, and federal grant portals.
Working Conditions
Typical indoor office environment. Sitting for long periods of time, working on computer. Lifting equipment or supplies up to 25 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds with assistance. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.
Job Description
Essential Functions
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.
Researches and identifies federal, state, nonprofit, or other grant opportunities. Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of Manatee County, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies.
Reads and interprets requests for proposals and funding guidelines to determine appropriateness for Manatee County’s Health Service Section and how best to respond.
Generates revenues for Manatee County programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written, and well-documented grant proposals.
Researches, compiles, organizes, analyzes, and disseminates data and information for grant proposals.
Develops and organizes grant and proposal documentations with consistent style and formatting standards.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred bachelor’s degree in a field related to social science, environmental science, business, finance, English, or public administration.
Two (2) or more years of experience in a position related to grant writing and development.
Experience with state and/or federal grant portals.
Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Valid driver’s license with Florida driver’s license within 30-days of hire.
More
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Desired training in grant writing.
Knowledge of principles and practices of grant budgeting and narrative writing.
Ability to perform research and analyze data.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with clarity and conciseness.
Ability to perform analytical work carefully and accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work.
Develops recommendations for future grant funding based upon program review and analysis.
Veterans Preference
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
EEO/ADA Statement
Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.
Drug-Free Workplace
Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities
All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Manatee County Government
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