COVID-19 Grant Writer - Temporary

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the identification, coordination and preparation of grant proposals to various entities including but not limited to federal, state and local governments, foundations, corporations and non-profit organizations. The position will specifically work on finding opportunities to fund existing Salt Lake County programs as Salt Lake County works to stabilize its budget in FY 2021 and beyond due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate, write, and submit grant applications on behalf of various Salt Lake County agencies and programs.
Research and identify new grant funding opportunities and approaches.
Perform various general grant administration functions such as budget amendments, plan change, program evaluation etc.
Process and maintain grants agreements, awards and amendments documentations.
Communicate grant timeframe, milestones, and reporting schedules to appropriate grantees.
Work with appropriate County agencies to gather data for reports and ensure that proper records are maintained.
Develop in conjunction with the CFO, grant administration policies and procedures in accordance with state, local and federal regulations.
Coordinate general information and reporting on all grants applied or awarded to Salt Lake County.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Language, Communication, Business Administration or Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of related educated and experience.
Two years of grant coordination, preparation, and administration experience preferred.

Knowledge of:
Grant writing including but not limited to local and state government grants, federal funding requests, and funding requests to private, corporations and non-profit organizations. Accounting, budget management and fiscal principles and methods
General office procedures and methods
Communication principles, methods and techniques

Salary: $25-$35/Hr.
Date Opened: Aug 13, 2020
Date Closed: Aug 30, 2020