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City of Pontiac ― Director of Grants and Philanthropy
The City of Pontiac (pop. 60,984) in Oakland County is seeking a Director of Grants and Philanthropy.
Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Mayor/Deputy Mayor, the Director of Grants and Philanthropy is responsible for:
- Directing and managing the Department of Grants and Philanthropy, whose goal is to compete nationally for, and support the implementation of, public and private investments that enhance the quality of life for Pontiac residents
- Working to align the City of Pontiac’s fund development with grant management support for City departments, including project planning assistance and oversight of expenditures
- Facilitating fundraising, grant-writing and compliance
- Providing oversight and project management support for City departments with active grants in both the pre- and post-award phase
- Managing the operation of the City’s grantsmanship in instances where the City is the grantor or the grantee
- Actively engaging with the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to invigorate the city’s extensive parks system
- Proactively managing fundraising for a youth recreation facility
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science or related field
- Five (5) years of experience in leadership of public and/or private development or fundraising work, preferably with private foundations, individual donors, major gifts and/or local, state and federal government agencies
- Thorough knowledge of private, federal, state, regional and local grant policies, and processes
- Excellent knowledge of administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
- Thorough knowledge of quality management and process improvement principles
- Strong skills in project management and making effective written, slide deck and oral presentations
- Understanding of federal and state legislative process and policy, with a keen eye for changing policy landscapes and upcoming policy changes
- Skill in analyzing opportunities and developing proposals to capitalize
- Strong skills in coordinating diverse teams of stakeholders
- Skill in business and nonprofit strategy and negotiations
- Strong ability to manage statistical methods and research techniques applicable to the measurement of effective grant/program evaluation
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and organize information
Salary: $132,000 +/- (DOQE); excellent benefits; for exceptionally well-qualified candidates, the City will consider a highly competitive salary
How to apply:
Submit to www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter and contact information for 5 professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the attention of Jaymes Vettraino, Vice President, GovHR USA, Tel: 847-380-3240, ext. 126.
The City of Pontiac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: June 6, 2024
Posted: May 3, 2024
Barry County ― Quasi-Judicial Officer
Barry County (pop. 63,808) in Southwest Michigan is seeking a Quasi-Judicial Officer.
Responsibilities:
The position, which reports to the Trial Court Administrator and the Probate, District and Circuit Judges:
- Serves as Domestic Relations Referee, Juvenile Referee, Probate Register, Attorney Magistrate and in other quasi-judicial duties
- Conducts a variety of hearings, including, but not limited to, domestic relations, juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, probate matters, informal hearings on civil infractions, arraignments on misdemeanor and felony matters
- Reviews and approves arrest and search warrants and sets bond
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Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- License to practice law in Michigan and membership in the State Bar of Michigan in good standing (or candidates who are members in good standing of another State Bar with ability to obtain a Michigan state license prior to hire)
- At least 5 years of experience practicing law with a thorough understanding of family, juvenile, child welfare, probate law and criminal law
- Ability to interpret and explain statutes, case law and trial procedures
- Magistrate and Referee training (or completion of training as soon as feasible after hire)
- Must be a registered voter in Barry County
Salary: $95,000-$98,000, DOQE and approval by the Chief Judge; comprehensive benefits
The county pays for training as outlined by the State Administrative Office for Judges & Magistrates, board meetings and/or conferences, etc. Based on the court schedule and responsibilities, the position may have opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after the probationary period of six months. Barry County trial courts participate in the Public Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please review the provisions of the program to see of you qualify.
How to apply:
Submit résumé, cover letter and contact information for five professional references at www.GovHRjobs.com. 2024. For questions, please contact Joan Walko, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, at 410-499-9586.
Deadline: May 29, 2024
Posted: April 24, 2024
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