Grants Coordinator

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Grants Coordinator.

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Business Strategies and Planning Director, the Grants Coordinator will participate in operational and administrative activities of the Business Strategies and Planning Department. This position is responsible for all phases of grants development, evaluation, and compliance, including research, pre-award grant writing, coordinating grant applications, providing post-award support for grant-funded projects, managing the grant reporting process, and successfully closing out grant projects with final budget and report outcomes to stakeholders. The Grants Coordinator will actively research and pursue potential public and private funding sources while fostering relationships with prospective funders. 

Description of Hours and Wages:

The pay range for this position is $82,168 to $110,113 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, FLSA exempt position.

Application Deadline:

This is a continuous recruitment with no final filing date. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a first review of applications anticipated to be completed around March 27, 2026. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Interviews will be scheduled based on the needs of the Library District, with a first round of interviews anticipated to begin in early April 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 1. 1. Provides operational and administrative coordination of day-to-day grant-related administrative activities, including developing, implementing, and funding policies and procedures; conducting research; creating reports, scheduling grant-related meetings, and maintaining the grants calendar.
      2. Manages and maintains the grants and donor databases, including responsibility for data entry, integrations with online giving platforms, data cleanup, record updates, and reporting.
      3. Investigate local, state, federal, private, and corporate sources of funds. This includes reviewing materials, listservs, external meetings, telephone contacts, and correspondence.
      4. Develops and maintains an internal grant application process.
      5. Develops and maintains a grant management system for funded grants that includes report due dates, budget adherence, and any other grant requirements.
      6. Develops and maintains a library of information on funding sources, grant writing, and community and state data relevant to Library District programs and services.
      7. Coordinates, develops, and processes grant applications from conceptual to submission stage while working closely with management and staff throughout all phases.
      8. Manages multiple projects and priorities, including searching for funding sources, writing proposals, managing existing grants, reporting to stakeholders, and working on special projects.
      9. Participates in local, state, and regional associations related to grant writing and institutional funding. Collaborates with other agencies/organizations to form partnerships.
      10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION:

• • • • Required: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration or a related field.
      • Preferred: Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• • • • Required: Three (3) years’ experience in grant writing and grant coordination.
      • Preferred: Three (3) years’ experience in grant writing and coordination in a public administration, non-profit, or development setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lift and/or carry such articles as books or files. Although work is performed in an office setting, a limited amount of walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties.

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.

• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.

• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/