Community Relations & Grants Manager

Job Title : City Programs Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to develop, maintain, and coordinate city programs, events, and activities, and to serve as the city's liaison point of contact for grants awarded through state and federal government. The position plays a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships between the city government and its residents, businesses, and community organizations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and executes special events such as the Mayor's 360 Quarterly update, Volunteer Fair, and HOA Involvement Workshops;
• Assists city departments heads with grant research, writing, and submission, as well as research, writes and submits complex state and federal grant applications on behalf of the city;
• Facilitates planning and problem-solving efforts of neighborhood groups / HOA associations and attends meetings when requested and represents the city at various neighborhood and community events;
• Prepares and presents grant-related reports to city council, boards, commissions, and management as needed;
• Coordinates city events by preparing and monitoring budgets; coordinating employee activities; reviewing methodologies; conducting reviews; consolidating and coordinating strategies; implementing event retention and expansion programs; maintaining calendars and developing short- and long-term objectives;
• Prepares and distributes informational materials to raise awareness of community events and services such as city's newsletter and city manager's office report to citizens and community leaders;
• Provides annual training to departments administering grant funds related to city policies, changes in state and federal grant requirements and legislation, and other grants program topics;
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

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