Job Summary

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About the position

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administer, write, and coordinate grant activities.

• Administer the full lifecycle of grants, from identification and application to monitoring and reporting.
• Track, manage and administer grant awards (ensure contract compliance, monitor budgets, prepare reports, oversee application amendments, etc.).
• Research and recommend grants to city departments/staff for prospective projects.
• Work with departments/staff, developers and consultants on the preparation and submission of applications.
• Research funding opportunities at grantmaking agencies.
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals, ensuring alignment with city priorities and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with departmental teams to gather information for grant applications, budgets, and project plans.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Monitor grant performance, conduct evaluations, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in preparation, development and implementation of legislative strategy and priorities.
• Research and collaborate with other departments.
• Monitor legislative activity and advise city leadership on actions that would benefit or adversely affect established policies, programs, or strategic priorities.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and briefings on legislative matters.
• Organize and facilitate regular meetings with legislators and representatives to advance the city’s legislative platforms and established priorities.

• Analyze data to support the advancement of city projects and priorities.
• Conduct in-depth research for city projects and legislative initiatives.
• Analyze data and trends to inform decision-making processes for city projects and legislative priorities.
• Provide research support to the City Manager for special projects and initiatives.

• Organize and coordinate support from professional and technical staff, legal counsel, consultants, and others to ensure successful completion of redevelopment projects.
• Provide support to elections and other divisions.
• Attend internal and external meetings and give presentations.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban studies, political science, public administration, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two years of experience supporting an organization’s legislative priorities and grants coordination.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Two or more years of grant writing/administration experience.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.