Sr. Grant Coordinator
20 hours ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Sr. Grant Coordinator to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves coordinating the Funding Development Program and supporting member governments in various focus areas.
About the Role
As a Sr. Grant Coordinator, you will coordinate day-to-day activities of the Funding Development Program, provide outreach and technical assistance for grant identification and proposal development, lead the writing of competitive grant proposals, collaborate with internal and external partners, maintain stakeholder relationships, oversee grant application materials, research new grant opportunities, and support the strategic framework for the program.
About You
Required:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in grant development and management.
- A successful track record of program development, grant writing, and managing competitive grants, including federal, state, and/or philanthropic sources.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in using standard databases and office applications such as Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
- 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, or in job-related duties.
- Experience working with or within regional planning organizations, councils of government, or intergovernmental agencies.
- Professional certification such as Grant Professional Certified (GPC), Certified Grant Writer, or a certificate in grant writing from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and the public funding landscape, including federal, state, and local grant programs.
- Demonstrated success in funding development, including a proven track record of writing and securing competitive grant proposals.
- Established relationships with local, regional, or national clients or funders.
- Established connections in the Houston-Galveston region.
Houston-Galveston Area Council
H-GAC is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13 county Gulf Coast region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 7 million people. H-GAC's mission is to serve as the instrument of local government cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly development and the safety and welfare of its citizens. H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.
Houston, TX