Grant Writer & Policy Coordinator #2302-5668-01

• Collaborate with internal administrators to develop proposal strategies and to gather relevant information, which at times can be confidential, to research, prepare, and submit proposals for funding.
• Identify innovative, forward-thinking issues of policy areas relevant to the City of New Haven to research; propose new policies for addressing problems or make policy modification recommendations define resource requirements for successful implementation of grants.
• Take lead responsibility for overall proposal development and final submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the final proposals and documents.
• Conduct ongoing prospect research to identify and evaluate opportunities aligned with the mission of the City of New Haven
• Monitor and implement best practices and understanding of grant writing within the City of New Haven
• Build and maintain relationships with key funders and strategic partners, including state and federal officials, foundation executives and external officials to increase the City of New Haven financial resources and grant/donor pipeline.
• Ability to use a variety of federal, state, and foundation online application systems for preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all activities associated with each grant proposal or other related materials.
• As directed, prepare status reports, which in general are initially confidential, for the Mayor, Budget Director, Controller, and Board of Alders regarding grants, partnerships, and prospects.
• Presentation of grant submission to the Board of Alders for application and acceptance.
• Performs other related work as required.

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field; three to five years of experience in grant writing.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for grant submissions and contractual processes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of operational procedures within government organizations.
• High level of independent research skills.
• High level of oral and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• High level of media skills.
• Functioning level of computer proficiency as required by position tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, consultants, contractors, other City of New Haven employees, multiple donor sources and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and apply discretion when needed.

This position covered by the Executive Management & Confidential Employee Policy, available to review HERE.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Vaccination status, as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Applicants meeting minimum requirements will be invited to participate in the selection process at a later date. It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.