PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR
LITTLE ROCK, AR, US, 72202
Position Summary
The Grants Manager for the Rural Services Division is responsible for managing the Game and Fish Wildlife Education Grant Program, the Rural Services Block Grant Program, Assisting the Director with planning and implementing all training and education sessions including the Rural Development Conference and assisting marketing with social media posts and maintaining the Rural Services newsletter. This includes reviewing all applications for completeness and eligibility, generating reports and reporting to the Director and Rural Development Commission.
This position requires on-site employment with no remote or hybrid options available.
Preferred Qualification
Familiarity with rural Arkansas and city/county government operations.
Job Responsibilities and Expected Results
Provides technical assistance to grantees regarding grant applications, grant modifications, progress reports and budgets.
Conducts grant related workshops and meetings.
Develops, implements and analyzes grant program related goals and objectives.
Prepares annual and biennial budgets, ensures sufficient appropriations for grant awards, and analyzes expenditure reports.
Prepares detailed reports of actions taken in grant programs to provide information to funding sources to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Plans and conducts grant training programs; prepares and updates grant guidance manual for use by personnel, which explains policies and procedures.
Develops, analyzes, and reviews grant reports, and analyzes data.
Develops reporting systems and monitoring methods to measure program effectiveness and to ensure that grant programs are in compliance with state and federal laws, and monitors grant projects for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Information
Job Series: Public Relations – Career-path
Classification: Public Information Coordinator
Class Code: CPR05P
Pay Grade: SGS07
Salary Range: $57,351 - $84,879
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure/Certifications
Nearest Major Market: Little Rock