Grant Writer

Valley County is looking for a Grant Writer to research and locate potential funding sources, write grant applications, monitor awarded grants for program compliance, and generate all required documentation and financial reports.  This is an exciting opportunity for a career-minded individual who is interested in working with, and providing assistance to, many different offices and departments within the county.
 
This is a full-time position with full county benefits and will report to the County Clerk.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities
Grant Writers are responsible for working with elected officials and department heads to ascertain what type of grants could be appropriate for their departments, conducting research to locate relevant grants, and writing and submitting grant applications.  When grants are awarded to the county, the Grant Writer is responsible for securing the awarded funding, monitoring expenditures for compliance, keeping all relevant documentation on the use of awarded funds, and reporting back to the awarding agency per the requirements of the grant.
 
To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Grant Writer

Typical Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some post-secondary education preferred.  Excellent writing skills are essential as the success of an incumbent in this position is dependent upon their writing abilities.  Professional work experience in researching grants and writing grant applications is strongly desired, including any knowledge of federal grant requirements.  Certification as a Community Development Block Grant Administrator is preferred, and would be expected to be obtained within one year of hire.
 
When applying, please provide a resume or detailed work history that shows your relevant training and experience.

Benefits
As a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.   
 
Our benefits include: 

• Retirement Membership in PERSI
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Personal Leave (22 days per year to start)
• Holiday Leave (11 days per year)
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

 
And don’t forget about these benefits:

• A Positive Work/Life Balance
• Job Stability & Satisfaction
• Career Advancement
• A Casual Work Environment
• Physically Relaxed
• Mentally Stimulating
• A Chance to Make a Difference!

 
 
Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, pregnancy, or genetic testing.   In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary : $21 - $29