Grants and Public Relations Specialist
East Wenatchee, WA East Wenatchee, WA Full-time Full-time $6,065 - $6,877 a month $6,065 - $6,877 a month 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago The Public Media Relations and Grant Specialist researches and writes various grants and determines qualifications available for County funding sources.
The position is also responsible for day-to-day communications activities such as media request, social media posts, website updates, special event advertising assistance, and information releases.
Employee must be a skilled technical writer that can effectively communicate with different audiences.
Position has substantial responsibility for public information with affected County departments and conducts independent research to complete routine and special tasks.
The grant writing function requires the ability to complete detailed, high-quality grant applications according to submittal requirements within the grant parameters.
The position direct reports to the County Administrator and falls under current expense funding supporting all department within the county.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of complex and sophisticated professional level activities related to grant proposals and funding, program development and project administration.
Produces high quality writing and communications of letters, grant proposals, grant applications, award nominations, and briefing papers within designated time constraints.
Researches and identifies funding opportunities through private and public foundations, corporations, and government entities to generate revenue for county programs and projects.
Develops budget and financial report documents in collaboration with program and fiscal staff.
Monitors and maintains government grant and contract documents.
Provides technical assistance to county staff and outside contractors to ensure compliance with reporting requirements for existing grants.
Maintains application schedules, submittals, compliance reporting, corrective actions relating to all grant proposals.
Monitors records, funds, and recommendation for compliance or corrective action to the appropriate department when required.
Coordinates with Finance Department to account for all grant funds.
Makes presentations and facilitates meetings with stakeholders and other interested parties.
Attends County Council and other meetings as required including grant site visits and meetings with potential grant providers/funders.
Prepares and develop project planning documents that support grant and project delivery.
Prepares reports, tables, letters, email correspondence or other written documentation as required.
Submit progress reports to the funding agency on how we are utilizing the funding dollars.
Performs other administrative tasks including but not limited to:
organizes and maintains grant related documentation/records of a complex and confidential nature; conducts detailed research based on general guidance and direction; assembles and validates supportive data to aid decision making; and independently performs follow-up action to assignments.
Researches, writes, creates (print & digital materials), and edits professional-level materials for social media, newsletters, web pages, press releases, speeches, correspondence, presentations, and promotional materials.
Develops creative strategies to effectively communicate with varied audiences (community members, council, community partners, media, staff, etc.
) utilizing existing and emerging technologies.
Creates content, posts, and maintains the county's website; trains appropriate staff on website posting/editing, and proper content and use of consistent style.
May serve as a county liaison on a wide variety of communications; coordinates with other departments and staff to collaboratively develop communication strategies, plans and initiatives.
Writes information releases and prepare information for media outlets; responds to media requests.
Coordinates with other departments and county staff on communication strategies and initiatives.
Position is listed as a confidential employee.
Requires the consistent use of independent judgement.
Maintains regular, predictable and reliable attendance.
Performs other administrative or personal assistant duties as assigned by the Administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Federal, State, and local policies related to County Government and administration procedures and operations.
Grant management and compliance concepts, practices, and procedures.
Best practices and applications of social media for public/government.
Best practices and principles for designing and writing for online materials.
Principles and best practices of public relations, marketing, and news media techniques.
Principles and best practices of effective copy writing and copy editing, using clear, concise, and accessible language.
Perform basic accounting tasks accurately and create graphs and charts.
Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and good public relations with other employees, agencies, property owners, and the general public.
Advanced skills with computers and software with an emphasis in the MS Office Suite.
Must have knowledge of multi-media communications and graphic presentations.
Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data into usable formats.
Meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility necessary to accommodate any given situation.
Effectively deal with people who may be emotionally charged by issues and information being presented and provide problem-solving techniques.
Maintain composure under stressful situations and provide problem-solving techniques.
Follow verbal and written instructions and keep accurate records.
Possess interpersonal skills to successfully deal with the public, property owners, and community members.
In addition to developing and maintaining effective working relations with junior staff, employees from other divisions, County departments, and project collaborating agencies.
Project a positive, professional image for self and the County.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
The position formulates, develops, and / or establishes institutional policy.
Administers, and controls grant funding along with a substantial responsibility for financial reporting, compliance, legislative relations, and public information.
Works with Elected Officials, Department Heads and Subject Matter Experts on financial compliance and budget management along with public relations countywide.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office and field setting with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting (up to 40 pounds waist high).
Driving, climbing stairs, and walking outdoors on uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
May work an alternative schedule at the sole discretion of the County.
Potential for working evenings, occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, and out of town travel.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS The County may, at its discretion, consider combinations of education, experience, certifications and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a field closely related to the duties of the position preferred.
Three (3) years of experience in communications, technical writing/editing, grant or proposal writing, financial management, or coordination with demonstrated success writing successful proposals to local government, state government, private and corporate foundations and the federal government.
Experience working in a government setting is preferred.
A valid Washington Stated driver's license.
CLOSING STATEMENT This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$6,065.
00 - $6,877.
00 per month
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Ability to commute/relocate:
East Wenatchee, WA 98802:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The position is also responsible for day-to-day communications activities such as media request, social media posts, website updates, special event advertising assistance, and information releases.
Employee must be a skilled technical writer that can effectively communicate with different audiences.
Position has substantial responsibility for public information with affected County departments and conducts independent research to complete routine and special tasks.
The grant writing function requires the ability to complete detailed, high-quality grant applications according to submittal requirements within the grant parameters.
The position direct reports to the County Administrator and falls under current expense funding supporting all department within the county.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of complex and sophisticated professional level activities related to grant proposals and funding, program development and project administration.
Produces high quality writing and communications of letters, grant proposals, grant applications, award nominations, and briefing papers within designated time constraints.
Researches and identifies funding opportunities through private and public foundations, corporations, and government entities to generate revenue for county programs and projects.
Develops budget and financial report documents in collaboration with program and fiscal staff.
Monitors and maintains government grant and contract documents.
Provides technical assistance to county staff and outside contractors to ensure compliance with reporting requirements for existing grants.
Maintains application schedules, submittals, compliance reporting, corrective actions relating to all grant proposals.
Monitors records, funds, and recommendation for compliance or corrective action to the appropriate department when required.
Coordinates with Finance Department to account for all grant funds.
Makes presentations and facilitates meetings with stakeholders and other interested parties.
Attends County Council and other meetings as required including grant site visits and meetings with potential grant providers/funders.
Prepares and develop project planning documents that support grant and project delivery.
Prepares reports, tables, letters, email correspondence or other written documentation as required.
Submit progress reports to the funding agency on how we are utilizing the funding dollars.
Performs other administrative tasks including but not limited to:
organizes and maintains grant related documentation/records of a complex and confidential nature; conducts detailed research based on general guidance and direction; assembles and validates supportive data to aid decision making; and independently performs follow-up action to assignments.
Researches, writes, creates (print & digital materials), and edits professional-level materials for social media, newsletters, web pages, press releases, speeches, correspondence, presentations, and promotional materials.
Develops creative strategies to effectively communicate with varied audiences (community members, council, community partners, media, staff, etc.
) utilizing existing and emerging technologies.
Creates content, posts, and maintains the county's website; trains appropriate staff on website posting/editing, and proper content and use of consistent style.
May serve as a county liaison on a wide variety of communications; coordinates with other departments and staff to collaboratively develop communication strategies, plans and initiatives.
Writes information releases and prepare information for media outlets; responds to media requests.
Coordinates with other departments and county staff on communication strategies and initiatives.
Position is listed as a confidential employee.
Requires the consistent use of independent judgement.
Maintains regular, predictable and reliable attendance.
Performs other administrative or personal assistant duties as assigned by the Administrator.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Federal, State, and local policies related to County Government and administration procedures and operations.
Grant management and compliance concepts, practices, and procedures.
Best practices and applications of social media for public/government.
Best practices and principles for designing and writing for online materials.
Principles and best practices of public relations, marketing, and news media techniques.
Principles and best practices of effective copy writing and copy editing, using clear, concise, and accessible language.
Perform basic accounting tasks accurately and create graphs and charts.
Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and good public relations with other employees, agencies, property owners, and the general public.
Advanced skills with computers and software with an emphasis in the MS Office Suite.
Must have knowledge of multi-media communications and graphic presentations.
Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data into usable formats.
Meet deadlines while maintaining flexibility necessary to accommodate any given situation.
Effectively deal with people who may be emotionally charged by issues and information being presented and provide problem-solving techniques.
Maintain composure under stressful situations and provide problem-solving techniques.
Follow verbal and written instructions and keep accurate records.
Possess interpersonal skills to successfully deal with the public, property owners, and community members.
In addition to developing and maintaining effective working relations with junior staff, employees from other divisions, County departments, and project collaborating agencies.
Project a positive, professional image for self and the County.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
The position formulates, develops, and / or establishes institutional policy.
Administers, and controls grant funding along with a substantial responsibility for financial reporting, compliance, legislative relations, and public information.
Works with Elected Officials, Department Heads and Subject Matter Experts on financial compliance and budget management along with public relations countywide.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office and field setting with extended periods of sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting (up to 40 pounds waist high).
Driving, climbing stairs, and walking outdoors on uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
May work an alternative schedule at the sole discretion of the County.
Potential for working evenings, occasional weekends, holidays, overtime, and out of town travel.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS The County may, at its discretion, consider combinations of education, experience, certifications and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a field closely related to the duties of the position preferred.
Three (3) years of experience in communications, technical writing/editing, grant or proposal writing, financial management, or coordination with demonstrated success writing successful proposals to local government, state government, private and corporate foundations and the federal government.
Experience working in a government setting is preferred.
A valid Washington Stated driver's license.
CLOSING STATEMENT This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$6,065.
00 - $6,877.
00 per month
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Ability to commute/relocate:
East Wenatchee, WA 98802:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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