GRANT WRITER-PROGRAM ASSISTANT

GRANT WRITER-PROGRAM ASSISTANT

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Nampa, ID

Job Title: Grant Writer & Program Assistant

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Hiring Salary: $25.55 - $27.71 (DOE)

Reports to (Role): Grants Manager

Department/Group: Finance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel Required: None

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt, 40 hours a week

Benefits Eligible: Yes

PERSI Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, working hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401 (k) & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Grant Writer & Program Assistant is to work with the Family Justice Center staff to prepare grants, proposals, and proposal presentations to obtain financial funding for the Family Justice Center. Provide pre-and post-award funds management for the organization's grants program. Responsible for identifying, researching, defining, applying for, and obtaining external grant funding to support a variety of existing, planned, and proposed programs at the Nampa Family Justice Center.

This position will also perform grant administrative functions, working with grant program managers and the grants compliance analyst as needed, to provide information to the Finance Department/Grants Compliance Analyst for proper tracking of grant revenues and expenditures. Extensive interaction is required with other departmental staff to identify needs that could be funded with grant revenues and to determine potential funding sources (federal, state, and local agencies, foundations, corporate sponsorships, etc.). The nature of the work is performed under minimal supervision, maintaining effective working relationships with assigned supervisor(s), peers, direct reports, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Write and prepare City grant proposals and assist with Agency grant proposals to obtain grant funding in a timely and proactive manner.
• Establish standards and deadlines for grant proposals or applications and review proposals or applications for completeness and compliance with grant terms.
• Work with Family Justice Center staff to identify grant-fundable projects; prioritize projects based on their impact to the City.
• Research, monitor, and identify grant opportunities for local government for various projects and service development.
• Provide an analysis of one-time and ongoing financial or operational impact to the City for each grant written (i.e., match requirements, associated required operational costs, future costs associated with the project, etc.).
• Provide information to Finance for proper financial accounting for grant revenues and expenditures.
• Act as a resource for grant program managers to ensure compliance with grantor and contract terms and conditions.
• Develop periodic reports providing a review of grants obtained and their impact on the City, as well as identify future opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a variety of records, files, and reports needed to ensure timely grant filings in coordination with the Grants Compliance Analyst.
• Assume responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and review publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, Field of Study: Business, English, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field; and/or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Some experience with CFS 200 or SAM.gov grants research preferred.
• 6 or more years of experience in related grant writing and administration activities, including 3 years of experience researching, developing, and applying for grants and three years of demonstrated experience administering grants, including grant/writing/administration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Possess solid working knowledge of grant writing and administration.
• Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures as they relate to the development and implementation of grant funding.
• Considerable knowledge of program development, financial management, contract management, and citizen outreach methods.
• Considerable knowledge of project management and analytical techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of investigative and research techniques related to grant application preparation.
• Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of public administration.
• Computer Skills - Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
• Considerable knowledge of funding resources for community development.
• Ability to write and prepare City grant proposals and assist with Agency grant proposals to obtain grant funding in a timely and proactive manner.
• Ability to organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive grant program, including budget and analysis of program area needs.
• Ability to perform and oversee complex financial auditing and reporting procedures within the City and to other units of government.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language, and deal with a wide range of persons, including situations in which individuals may be upset over some issue involved with City activities and policies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Must have the highest degree of integrity, judgment, and independence, as well as expert-level skills necessary to apply budget-related laws, regulations, policies, and methods to manage complex budgetary and financial assignments.
• A passion for public service.
• A forward-looking perspective, constantly scanning the horizon to anticipate future problems, while formulating potential solutions.
• All applicants must be able to successfully pass the City of Nampa background check processes and drug testing, which may include reference checks, criminal history checks, driving record checks, and pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug tests.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Finger Dexterity: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment and use primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• Speech: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Visual Abilities: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection).
• Physical Strength & Personal Mobility: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit the employee to maneuver and function in and around an office environment. Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:

The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks to the employee as the City deems appropriate. This position may close before the closing date.

Position : 272501

Code : 2026085-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 04/14/2026

Posting End : 05/01/2026

HOURLY RANGE: $25.55-$27.71

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