GRANT WRITER & ADMINISTRATOR

Milwaukee County Transit System • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Research, recommend, apply and manage new transit grants for MCTS based upon agency priorities. Work collaboratively with various departments to gather narratives, ideas and necessary information for proper grant applications, reporting and management. Act as a liaison to Milwaukee County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) to gather information on existing State & Federal grants and available balances. Provide recommendations to Management on statuses and usage of grant funding. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Requirements

• Three (3) years' experience in fundraising, grant writing or grants management.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field. Five (5) years’ experience in fundraising, grant writing or grants management may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision and values of MCTS
• Knowledge of the basic concepts related to fundraising and grant management.
• Understanding of best practices and methods to achieve revenue goals, overall grant-based donor strategies, and effective communication of the mission.
• Familiarity and experience working with national, govt and Milwaukee funders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional level of organizational and project management skills, with strong attention to detail and to meeting deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong strategic planning and organization skills
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience
• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervisor in effective and efficient manner
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with confidential data and maintain the same.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to be flexible within a dynamic work environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines and teams effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grant Research & Identification
• Proposal Development
• Grant Administration & Reporting
• Assist in Request for Proposal (RFP) panels as needed.
• Represents MCTS in a professional manner and promote MCTS within the community.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees