Job Description
Peak Performers is Hiring Two Grant Specialists to join a local Texas State Agency! Your work will help review grant awardee applications to ensure they are eligible for approval of this food and nutrition program. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a state of Texas agency!
Who you will be working with
An agency whose vision is to increase equitable access to healthy meals for Texans by effectively administering USDA food and nutrition assistance programs.
Major duties
- Researches and identifies sources of external funds and assists in the development of proposals to secure funds for new grant opportunities and grant renewal opportunities.
- Prepares grant closeout materials.
- Prepares work plans and timelines to ensure submission of state or federal grant applications and program reports in a timely manner.
- Prepares letters of intent and grant applications.
- Interprets policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.
- Ensures grantee’s compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
- Reviews submitted grant applications and determines the applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria.
- Obtains and analyzes project costs and prepares budget justifications and budget revisions for awarded grants.
- Participates in cross-functional work groups composed of internal and external stakeholders to develop program objectives, work plans, and budgets.
- Serves as a liaison between the agency, the State, and grant funding sources by attending meetings, responding to information requests, and resolving issues between parties involved.
What are we looking for
- Experience in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring
- Report writing skills.
- Budget development
- Ability to evaluate fiscal data.
About this position
- Rate: $27.50 per hour
- Length of engagement: May 1st-August 31st
- Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
- Location: Austin, TX (78701)
The Peak Performers difference
- Excellent medical health, dental & vision insurance at 60 days
- Our employees may participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan
- Qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities receive priority placement
- We pay weekly through direct deposit
- In business since 1994, our relationships span more than 27 years and thousands of job placements
All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Peak Performers does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
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