Funding Specialist

Based at one of our office locations in MN or ND

The Funding Specialist researches, writes, and administers grants and funding to meet the needs of public and private clients. As part of Widseth’s funding department, this individual will prepare funding requests related to engineering and architectural projects and perform funding administration tasks. If you enjoy the challenge of securing funding, while being part of a high energy team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Your focus will be:

• Performing online research to meet funders requirements and demonstrate need (e.g. Public Facilities Authority, Rural Development, Small Cities Development program, Safe Routes to School, Legacy Grants).
• Completing persuasive, high-quality funding requests on behalf of public and private clients.
• Assembling detailed labor compliance documentation.
• Assuring grant administration requirements are met for funding secured.
• Utilizing professionalism in written and oral communications.

Requirements we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, political science, planning, communications, English, or other related four-year degree
• Experience in external communications including presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a large and diverse team of professionals

Widseth offers competitive compensation, discretionary annual profit-sharing and bonuses, health, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.

Apply:

https://widseth.com/careers/