Government Grants Officer

Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Career Advancement, Contract Strategy & Operations, the Government Grant Officer serves as a lead team member in the development and submission of government grant proposals. Working alongside program staff and leadership, the Government Grant Officer manages the Request for Proposal Process (RFP) at Avivo and conducts prospect research to explore new government funding streams. The officer will maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs to effectively draft proposals and identify alignment with funding opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants Management

• Develop and maintain grants calendar and government proposal files.
• Develop and oversee plan to prospect new funding sources for Avivo programs requiring additional sources of support.

• Interview division staff with assistance from the director to assess priorities in funding each year Continually monitor government websites and prospects for funding opportunities.

• Inform management team of new program funding opportunities in the public sector.

• Build relationships internally and externally to broaden public funders’ understanding and commitment to Avivo.

Grant Writing

• Develop narrative proposals based on information from program staff, pertinent information from previously written proposals, and data from publications and research.

• Present proposal content in a manner that corresponds to directions contained within the funder’s instructions.

• Describe Avivo and the proposed program in a manner that competitively markets the organization’s expertise.

• Customize proposal content and style based upon funder’s expectations and type of audience who will be reviewing proposal.

• Determine needed attachments, and with program staff, develop and/or manage process for all required and optional attachments. This includes letters of support, collaborative relationships, and financial information.

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business or other relevant field or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum five years professional experience writing grant proposals resulting in significant funding. Substantial government grant experience required; experience with DHS, SAMHSA and Department of Labor grants preferred.
• Project management experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid insurance and clean driving record.
• Experience in a complex social service environment preferred.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medica health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: offers chat, video visits and in home primary care visits
• Dental plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D & Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long term disability
• Option to purchase critical illness, accident insurance and short-term disability
• 401(k) Plan
• 10 Paid holidays & generous PTO

IN ADDITION:

• Mission driven culture that celebrates diversity
• Clinical supervision towards licensure
• Competitive pay, based on education & experience
• Mileage reimbursement

Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Avivo is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.