Grants Specialist-Variable
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Salary$25 – $35/hr
LocationArvada Annex Building
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size201–500 people
PostedOct 23, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live4d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Knowledge of grant research, grant administration, and grant compliance practices
Knowledge of federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate grant funding sources and requirements
Knowledge of grant budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, and documentation practices
Knowledge of basic project management principles and practices
Skill in researching funding opportunities and evaluating grant requirements
Skill in organizing and tracking multiple projects, deadlines, requirements, and priorities
Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and other business software
Ability to analyze and organize financial, programmatic, and grant-related information
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, funding agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and complete assignments within established deadlines
Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with grant requirements
A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required
Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Finance or related field
Three (3) years of professional experience in grant writing, grant administration, fundraising, program administration, project coordination, or a related field
Experience in public sector and/or nonprofit organizations
Experience with federal or state grants and associated compliance and reporting requirements
Experience using grants management software or similar databases
Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position
Skills
word processing
spreadsheet
presentation
database
business software
Internal Candidates must apply through Jobs Hub in Workday.
Legal
Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.
About the role
Pay Range - $25 - $35/hr
Position Purpose
Researches, develops, coordinates, and administers grants to support City programs, services, and initiatives. Identifies funding opportunities; assists with grant applications and submissions; monitors grant awards, budgets, reporting requirements, and compliance; and provides grant-related information and support to City departments and external partners.
This is a part-time position, 20 hours/week.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
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Researches and identifies federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, and other grant funding opportunities that align with City programs, services, and initiatives.
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Assists City departments with evaluating funding opportunities and determining eligibility, requirements, deadlines, and alignment with City priorities.
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Establishes and maintains professional relationships with granting agencies, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other funding partners.
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Monitors awarded grants to ensure compliance with grant agreements, funding requirements, budgets, reporting schedules, and applicable regulations.
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Prepares and coordinates required narrative, performance, financial, and other grant reports in accordance with funding agency requirements.
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Tracks grant awards, expenditures, deadlines, reporting requirements, and other grant-related information and maintains accurate records and documentation.
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Provides technical assistance and responds to questions from City departments regarding grant opportunities, application requirements, grant administration, reporting, and compliance.
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Maintains grant information and records within the City’s grants management system and assists with system administration, troubleshooting, and coordination with the software vendor.
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Prepares routine reports, spreadsheets, summaries, and other grant-related information to support departmental and organizational reporting.
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Assists with grant closeout activities, including final reporting, financial reconciliation, documentation, and resolution of outstanding requirements.
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Assists with coordination of grant-funded projects and initiatives involving City departments, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and community partners.
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Represents the City professionally in meetings, training, events, and other activities related to grants and external funding.
Other Job Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of grant research, grant administration, and grant compliance practices.
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Knowledge of federal, state, local, foundation, and corporate grant funding sources and requirements.
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Knowledge of grant budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, and documentation practices.
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Knowledge of basic project management principles and practices.
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Skill in researching funding opportunities and evaluating grant requirements.
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Skill in organizing and tracking multiple projects, deadlines, requirements, and priorities.
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Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and other business software.
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Ability to analyze and organize financial, programmatic, and grant-related information.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, funding agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and complete assignments within established deadlines.
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Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
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Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Nice to have
Knowledge Skills Abilities Preferred
License & Certification
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A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Education Degree
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Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)
Education Major
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Public Administration, Finance or related field.
Education Required
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An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Work Experience Related
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Three (3) years of professional experience in grant writing, grant administration, fundraising, program administration, project coordination, or a related field.
Work Experience Preferred
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Experience in public sector and/or nonprofit organizations.
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Experience with federal or state grants and associated compliance and reporting requirements.
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Experience using grants management software or similar databases.
Other Qualifications
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Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.
Physical Demands
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Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
Hazards
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Minimal exposure to hazards are typically found in general office environment where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident
Work Environment
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Exposure to routine office noise and equipment
Benefits
The City of Arvada offers a robust Total Rewards package. To find out more details, select here.
The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.
About the company
Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
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Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
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Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
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Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.
The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.
Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.
The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.