Grants Manager and Writer

ELOS Environmental, an Aventia Company (ELOS) is seeking a full-time Grants Manager and Writer. This person will oversee federal and state grants for governmental entities throughout Louisiana and in other states.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities for client.
• Create annual plans with targeted grant opportunities to meet the client’s priorities.
• Develop community profiles with plans, demographics, and other information that can form the basis of grant applications.
• Collaborate with program managers, staff, and stakeholders to gather necessary information for grant applications.
• Develop customized and comprehensive grant applications that include narratives, budgets, demographics, maps, and other supporting documentation. Applications typically focus on infrastructure and municipal/parish/county programs.
• Once awarded, manage the grant project, including schedule, budget, policies, procurement, contracts, reimbursements, and closeout.
• Manage compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Act as a client liaison with funding agencies and community organizations.
• Provide training to client on grant application basics, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications and Experience/Desired Skills:

• Proven experience in grant writing, and management, preferably for a governmental entity and preferably for infrastructure projects. Nonprofit experience is also welcome.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Effective in project management and strategic planning, especially for complex projects.
• Proficient in conducting research and gathering data to support grant applications.
• Demonstrated experience managing grant awards from start to finish. Experience preferred for any or all of the following areas: updating policies, performing Davis-Bacon labor compliance, conducting environmental reviews or assessments, completing reimbursement requests, and managing federal property acquisition.
• Experience using grants.gov, GSA contractor, and other grant research and funding portals.
• Ability to discern achievable grant opportunities and guide the client on when to apply and what to target for a competitive application.
• Knowledge of when and how to move a project forward during program or compliance changes.
• Ability to edit and proofread documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Ability to think creatively about how grants may be phased or leveraged with other funding opportunities to deliver affordable projects.
• Ability to work independently, showing strong initiative and attention to detail, and work collaboratively to complete applications and accomplish projects.
• Ability to create applications quickly if working with a pressing client need or short deadline.

Job Type: Full-time