• Ability to research federal and state grant funding opportunities for all City of Midland Departments. 
• Prepares grant proposals, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals. 
• Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying grant funding opportunities and needs, studying request for proposal, and setting up strategy meeting with departments. 
• Meets proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information grant writing, review, approval, and transmittal. 
• Enters and monitors tracking data. 
• Gathers proposal information by identifying source of information, coordinating submissions and collections, and identifying and communicating risk associated with proposals.
• Develop grant writing checklist, policy, and procedures.
• Develop templates and other resources to support the proposal development and grant submission process. 
• Improves proposal-writing results by attending educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks. 
• Assist with other job duties as needed as determined by Comptroller
• Work closely with Senior Accountant regarding deadlines and grant reporting financial submission requirements. 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with federal and state grant funding. 
• Experience submitting grant proposals.
• Must be able to thrive in deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required. 
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word. 

Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum of 1 year experience in grant writing, prospect research or minimum of 2 years comparable skills acquired in professional setting.