Milwaukee County Transit System · 3 days ago
GRANT WRITER & ADMINISTRATOR
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expMilwaukee County Transit System is seeking a Grant Writer & Administrator to manage new transit grants based on agency priorities. The role involves researching funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, and overseeing grant administration to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Conduct internal and external research to identify funding opportunities with government agencies and other entities as available
Research and recommend opportunities for joint applications which benefit the region through partnerships with other local agencies
Attend conferences and community events to gather information on opportunities and establish strong relationships with area partners
Meet with funders and staff to discuss funding opportunities
Coordinate with Executive and Strategic Planning groups on key focus areas, looking for funding opportunities which further the plan. Prioritize key funding areas established by maintenance. Initial areas will include capital, safety, Transit Asset Management (TAM), Micro-transit and State of Good Repair
Register with FTA and other appropriate services for grant notifications and monitor for new opportunities
Research legal entity status of MCTS and Milwaukee County and make recommendations on appropriate pathways for application materials
Coordinates with internal teams to gather necessary information and data and discuss program outcomes and budgets; develops and writes compelling grant proposals and submits applications
Gather data on MCTS and region to develop strong grant applications including impacts on population, pollution, transit trends, and other statistical points as appropriate
Leads grant proposal development and submission, preparing and organizing materials for proposals and submitting and monitoring grant applications
Draft proposals, LOI’s, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to finalize with program staff, finance and Executive leadership
Track and monitor revenue goals for grants and provide financial updates to CFO
Oversees the administration of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with grant terms and conditions; tracks and monitor grant budgets, expenditures and reporting requirements with assistance of Accounting team
Maintain central list of past, present, and prospective grants, including applicable dates, amount awarded/expended/remaining, and proposal focus
Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets, taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness and completeness
Research and review grant guidelines including federal circulars to inform and update Finance and other departments on allowable costs and other pertinent grant rules
Update Director of Procurement on new awards which impact upcoming procurement needs
Coordinate with Finance department and Milwaukee County DOT on awarded grants, process for billings, drawdowns and close outs
Manage pre- and post award processes for new grants, manage interim reporting process, and assist in grant closeouts, meeting all set deadlines
Maintain library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, forms, lists, bylaws and other commonly requested documents
Monitor and meet all funder deadlines
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Milwaukee County Transit System
Milwaukee County Transit System provides reliable, convenient and safe public transportation services to meet the varied travel needs of the community.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sandra Kellner
Chief Administrative Officer
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