Grants Manager and Writer

Grants Manager and Writer# Grants Manager and WriterHammond, LA 70403## DescriptionELOS Environmental, an Aventia Company (ELOS) is seeking a full-time **Grants Manager and Writer**. This person will oversee federal and state grants for governmental entities throughout Louisiana and in other states.**Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):*** Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities for client.* Create annual plans with targeted grant opportunities to meet the client’s priorities.* Develop community profiles with plans, demographics, and other information that can form the basis of grant applications.* Collaborate with program managers, staff, and stakeholders to gather necessary information for grant applications.* Develop customized and comprehensive grant applications that include narratives, budgets, demographics, maps, and other supporting documentation. Applications typically focus on infrastructure and municipal/parish/county programs.* Once awarded, manage the grant project, including schedule, budget, policies, procurement, contracts, reimbursements, and closeout.* Manage compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.* Act as a client liaison with funding agencies and community organizations.* Provide training to client on grant application basics, best practices, and compliance requirements.## Qualifications**Education:*** Bachelor’s Degree**Qualifications and** **Experience/Desired Skills:*** Proven experience in grant writing, and management, preferably for a governmental entity and preferably for infrastructure projects. Nonprofit experience is also welcome.* Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.* Effective in project management and strategic planning, especially for complex projects.* Proficient in conducting research and gathering data to support grant applications.* Demonstrated experience managing grant awards from start to finish. Experience preferred for any or all of the following areas: updating policies, performing Davis-Bacon labor compliance, conducting environmental reviews or assessments, completing reimbursement requests, and managing federal property acquisition.* Experience using grants.gov, GSA contractor, and other grant research and funding portals.* Ability to discern achievable grant opportunities and guide the client on when to apply and what to target for a competitive application.* Knowledge of when and how to move a project forward during program or compliance changes.* Ability to edit and proofread documents for accuracy and clarity.* Ability to think creatively about how grants may be phased or leveraged with other funding opportunities to deliver affordable projects.* Ability to work independently, showing strong initiative and attention to detail, and work collaboratively to complete applications and accomplish projects.* Ability to create applications quickly if working with a pressing client need or short deadline.**Job Type:** Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr ELOS Environmental, LLC