Grant Writer

The Mission of the Berrien County Health Department is to prevent disease, prolong life, protect the health of the community, and promote an optimal quality of life for the citizens of Berrien County.

**Berrien County Health Department **is currently hiring for **Grant Writer **to join our team in Benton Harbor or Niles Michigan The Grant Coordinator works to secure and manage financial support for the strategic initiatives identified by the department’s administration for Public Health Services and Community Health, Planning and

**Compensation**:
**$45,953 - $53,195 per year**

**Berrien County Employee Benefits**

A career with the Berrien County Health Department provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a County Employee you and your family can have access to the following:

- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Reimbursement or BCBS Insurance enrollment
- Employee Mental Health Assistance Program (EAP)
- Berrien County Pension/ Employee Retirement Plan
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid Time off
- Paid Sick Time
- Public Service Loan forgiveness
- Life Insurance

**Responsibilities**:

- Identifies funding opportunities at the local, state and federal levels and are in support of the departments strategic initiatives and relevant to the operations of the Berrien

County Health Department programs. Shares potential grant opportunities with appropriate staff.
- Coordinates the preparation and presentation of identified grant opportunities in accordance with timelines and funding requirements. Gathers necessary information from staff for grant writing and reporting purposes. Collaborates with Finance Manager for development of grant budgets.
- Maintains all aspects of the internal grant support system for all programs of the health department.
- Participates in grant reporting, including quarterly and annual reports for funders as required.
- Monitors program compliance for awarded grants and reports findings to appropriate staff.
- Explores and develops positive working relationships with colleagues, community partners and funding sources.
- Gathers pertinent information and prepares resolutions and contract related to the grants process including accepting funds.
- Attends internal and external meetings as designated. Meets regularly with Senior

Leadership team to align grant seeking efforts across the department.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is required. A degree in Public Health, Human Services, Public

Administration or a related fields is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a public health, healthcare, or related setting with grant writing and grant management responsibilities is required.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must possess excellent writing, analytical and communications skills.
- This position is required to travel for meetings and appointments.
- Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license and a vehicle is required.
- In times of public health emergency, may be required to report for specialized assigned duties inside or outside of Berrien County.
- Regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Berrien County Personnel

701 Main Street

St. Joseph, Michigan 49085

Berrien County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $45,953.00 - $53,195.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Work setting:

- In-person

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (required)

Work Location: In person