Projects and Grants Manager-South Park National Heritage Area

General:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of the South Park National Heritage Area (SPNHA), the Projects and Grants Manager will serve as staff for the SPNHA, assisting the planning, funding, development and execution of projects and grants that further the goals of the organizations strategic management goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the executive director with the planning, funding, development and execution of projects and grants that further the goals of the SPNHA’s management plan.
• Works closely with the Office of Historic Preservation and Preservation Planner to track, manage and keep financial and other reporting documents of SPNHA preservation, education, and cultural projects.
• Maintains grant reporting and financial records for all departmental grant and projects. Completes and submits all reports as required by the National Park Service.
• Researches, identifies, and evaluates appropriate grant opportunities. Assists the Executive Director in the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals to federal, state, corporate, and private sources.
• Maintains positive and effective relationships with SPNHA sub-grantees (including training, supporting and evaluating) while monitoring adherence to all Federal, State and local grant guidelines.
• Maintains all Departmental budgetary registers and prepares financial reports as requested.
• Acts as staff liaison/secretary for the SPNHA Advisory Board of Directors and keeps minutes of Board meetings.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, acts as liaison with all SPNHA partners including local, state and national organizations, institutions, agencies and governments.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare & update all grant application documents and reporting requirements.
• Manage annual grant application opening and closing.
• Prepare and issue new grant agreements.
• Check-in quarterly with grant recipients on project status.
• Process grant reimbursement requests throughout the year.
• Process change requests in scope, budget or timeline from grantees.
• Ensure accurate and updated record-keeping.
• Assist potential grantees with application questions and reporting requirements.
• Update & Maintain accurate grant information on SPNHA’s website
• Promote SPNHA’s grant program with community historical societies, museums, schools and other community groups.

Nature of Contact with Others:
This position will have contact with citizens, County staff members, consultants, contractors, national, state and local historic preservation organizations and governmental agencies, the press and media, and the business community on a regular basis, including providing information, coordinating meetings, and making presentations to the BOCC and the public. The nature of the contact will be both verbal and written communication.

Responsibility for property, materials, money, and confidential information:
This position is responsible for the equipment used in the performance of the job including phones, computers, printers, cameras, copiers, and other electronic devices. Confidentiality is required in accordance with the Open Records Act.

Physical Requirements: This position requires working at a desk approximately 70% of the time and will include frequent exposure to noise, standing, sitting, walking, bending, working with others, and repetitive movement. Position also requires occasional movement of some equipment and supplies and ability to lift/lower, carry, reach above or push/pull. Requirements may also include site visits to locations that may require extensive walking and standing over level to rigorous terrain. This position also requires travel locally and regionally on occasion.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA and or MA in Grant Writing, History, Historic Preservation, English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or closely related fields as per the attached PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS.
• Proficient in computer skills (including Microsoft Office, internet research, and social media).
• Knowledge of historical research techniques involving public records, libraries, archives, oral interviews, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends.
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Additional Skills:

• Experience in researching grant opportunities, grant writing, monitoring, and reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal grant programs preferred.
• Knowledge of effective grant writing strategies and techniques.
• Familiarity with Park County history and geography.
• Familiarity with historic preservation processes and procedures.
• Ability to network within the grant-writing and historic preservation professions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with Boards, businesses, consultants, governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally.
• Ability to complete projects both independently as well as with other staff, volunteers, partners and the public.

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