Grants Program Specialist II - Temporary

The Grants Program Specialist II will provide support for the administration and management of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation's (FPR) Outdoor Recreation Grants Program. Duties will include professional-level communication and administration tasks supporting both federally-funded and state-funded recreation grant programs. The position will be part of a team providing critical funding for improving Vermont's outdoor recreation opportunities.

You will need to be present in Montpelier, Vermont for your first day, but after that, options for telework and work schedule are flexible.

Specific duties of the position:

• Support the application, review, and grant agreement development processes for state- and federally-funded outdoor recreation grant programs,
• Collaborate with FPR business office and recreation program staff to help efficiently and effectively support active current outdoor recreation grants,
• Maintain accurate internal financial documents and tracking documents, including grantee files/reports, compliance reports, program tracking spreadsheets, etc.,
• Compile information and/or reports about previous outdoor recreation grant processes, outcomes, and impacts,
• Support process improvement and communication within the outdoor recreation grants team, and
• Communicate grant process updates and requirements to potential grant applicants and current grantees, including municipal entities, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

This is a temporary position approved through 09/30/2024.

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to accurately follow directions for complex processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Tech Savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and other online tools - or ability to quickly become proficient

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing or reviewing contracts or agreements
• Experience with client/customer data management
• Experience compiling data for reports
• Familiarity with outdoor recreation in Vermont

This job description is a general overview, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to accomplish the job, we want to hear from you!

Apply at https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Montpelier-Grants-Program-Specialist-II-Temporary-VT-05601/1115437700/

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Becca Washburn at becca.washburn@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.