Grant Specialist

GRANT SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Personal stability, flexibility, energy, and commitment to working toward the agency mission.
2. Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
3. Significant proficiency with the use of computers and common business software.
4. Demonstrated willingness and capacity to search, identify, and apply for funding opportunities on multiple platforms.
5. Superior command of written English, including forms for reports, letters, other documents.
6. Highly developed organizational and time management skills with Intrinsic and Autonomous Ability to Identify and Appy for Funding to Benefit the Mission of the Organization.
7. Meet requirements as set out in Policy and Procedures.
8. A Grant Certification from a Recognized Association is preferred.

DUTIES:

1. Search, identify, apply, & obtain funding from foundations, government entities, and citizens.
2. Manage submission deadlines, grant writing and editing independently for multiple opportunities at the same time.
3. Carefully review and selecting opportunities, keeping a close eye on application deadlines.
4. Clearly communicate needs and goals to obtain funding.
5. The Specialist may be asked to present on a regular basis, both to review proposed grants and to report on those already secured.
6. Grant specialists must clearly communicate with the granting organizations to increase the likelihood of successful applications.
7. Be the liaison between the agency and funding sources.
8. Manage the Administrative & technical work involving the receipt, review and approval of proposals and awards and post-award administration. 
9. Work in Collaboration with other Directors to fund initiatives.
10. Serve on committees and attend meetings as requested by supervisor.
11. Adhere to accreditation bodies standards and Maryland / Federal state regulations.
12. Maintain information and grants library.
13. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

AUTHORITY: Position reports to CEO, CFO, & CHRO and receives schedules, assignments, and evaluations from same.

CLASSIFICATION, SALARY AND BENEFITS: Regular, full time position; exempt from overtime; see published salary scale.