Grants Writer

Working at Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

What you will do at Harris County Precinct 4:

The Grant Writer plays a key role in identifying, developing, and writing grant proposals to support the joint efforts of Harris County Precinct 4 and Precinct4Forward. Reporting to and working closely with the Grants Manager, this position will lead on writing approximately 30 grant applications per year and provide support for grant reporting, compliance, and funder communication as needed. The role involves cross-divisional collaboration with Precinct 4 departments and external coordination with Precinct4Forward and grants consultants.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft compelling, accurate, and timely grant applications (approximately 30 annually) to public agencies, private foundations, and corporations
• Identify new grant opportunities aligned with Precinct 4’s strategic priorities
• Gather programmatic data, budget details, and performance metrics from Precinct 4 and Precinct4Forward staff to inform proposals
• Customize boilerplate content for different applications and funder interests

• Develop and coordinate supporting documents required for submissions
• Maintain accurate files for grant applications and submissions

• Assist the Grants Manager with periodic and final grant reports by compiling information, collecting outcome data, and drafting narrative responses
• Track and document grant deadlines, submission requirements, and deliverables using internal tools and systems
• Create internal reports supporting grant applications and awards data

• Under direction of Grants Manager, coordinate with external grants consultants on proposal drafts and prospecting
• Attend internal meetings and cross-functional check-ins to stay up to date on programmatic developments relevant to grant applications

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

Experience:

• Experience with infrastructure and/or parks grants (preferred)

Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time | 40 hours per week

Location:

• TBD

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires regular collaboration with government and nonprofit teams and occasional evening or weekend hours for events. The role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for remote work.

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.