Grant Writer

SUMMARY The grant writer will pursue and write grants, specifically targeted on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, public safety and general infrastructure for the City of Bentonville. They will also work to write grants to assist with all city departments. This employee will solicit, write, and receive grants for the City of Bentonville. They will deliver presentations and provide necessary reporting and tracking of funding. This position is funded through a grant and metrics are put in place that must be met to fulfill the job requirements of securing and executing grants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in monitoring the fiscal management of grant funds, monitors performance for compliance with grant objectives and prepares grant applications.
• Assist in monitoring internal and external grant processes to ensure the appropriate allocation of grant funds by reviewing contracts, and reimbursement requests.
• Provides a variety of internal and external reports containing financial information.
• Submits financial and narrative reports, or other requirements to grant originator that complies with grant terms.
• Conducts training to instruct grant recipients as to grant objectives, requirements, performance regulations and other grant related information.
• Serves as a liaison between the City and grant providers; seeks out and develops contacts with key individuals.
• Conducts periodic and regular monitoring reviews of grants files for compliance with grant requirements.
• Reviews grant files to provide responses for information requests.
• Conducts research, analyzes data, and compiles written and statistical reports as requested.
• Provides assistance in resolving issues and conflicts with funding agencies.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned. include the following. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies needs for changes in grant fund allotments and prepares requests for grant providers.
• Assist in writing grant applications for submission in accordance with grant requirement to the funding source.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required and three years of experience related to grants administration or coordination and grants writing.

Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing.

Must be proficient in the use of a computer and other related software programs such as word processing and presentation software and be highly proficient in spreadsheet applications. Must have a basic knowledge of financial software applications and possess the ability to learn to navigate in the City of Bentonville’s financial software application in a timely manner. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The City of Bentonville is committed to providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political status, disability status, or genetic information, as required by all federal and state laws. The City’s commitment extends to all employment related decisions, terms and conditions of employment (including job opportunities), promotions, pay and benefits.