Grant Coordinator

Town of Johnstown•Johnstown, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the vibrant community of Johnstown, Colorado, in an exciting new role as a Grant Coordinator! Be a part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in one of Northern Colorado's fastest-growing towns. With a welcoming atmosphere, top-notch public services, and thriving shopping centers, Johnstown offers an exceptional quality of life. With a population of 20,500 and growing, every role here has the power to positively impact our community. Make your mark where it truly matters—apply today and become a vital part of our team! The Grant Coordinator is a highly collaborative role based in the Finance Department that will work directly with staff in various departments of the Town to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities, as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and applications to federal, state, local (county), and private funding agencies. Subsequent grant management is expected if the application is successful. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities to funding entities, KPIs, etc., as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple overlapping grant cycles and reporting windows.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a grant writer, including a proven record of researching, writing, and securing major grants.
Ability to translate complex municipal data into compelling grant narratives.
Portfolio showing successfully funded projects at the state, federal, and local level.
Familiarity with government-specific systems and public sector procurement rules.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing complex grant budgets and a thorough understanding of reporting, auditing, and closeout deadlines.

Responsibilities

Identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities
Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and applications to federal, state, local (county), and private funding agencies
Grant management
Collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities to funding entities, KPIs, etc.