Title: Resource Development Specialist

State Role Title: 91776 Program Specialist III

Hiring Range: $70,000-$85,000 based on experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Tobacco Rgn Revitalizatn Comm

Location: Richmond Central Office

Agency Website: www.revitalizeva.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Resource Development Specialist position will provide direct staff support to the Foundation for the Advancement of Southern and Southwest Virginia, primarily through the pursuit and administration of grants. This position will work in coordination with Commission staff to assist eligible grant recipients in the Tobacco Region as they develop projects and pursue and administer grants in support of projects aligned with Commission goals, with a special focus on those entities that are also receiving or potentially receiving Commission support. By building strong relationships with funding partners and expertise in their programs, this position can help the Foundation and our partners efficiently and effectively access these resources to carry out the mission of the Commission and improve its long-term financial position by enabling a greater total community impact using fewer Commission dollars. The strong writing skills this position requires can support Commission marketing and public relations efforts, while its strong grants management experience will enable support of the grants team as needed. Occasional travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

More than 5 years relevant experience working in grants management, business development, or economic development. Strong knowledge of and experience in federal grants management principles and practices, community and economic development, and financial principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently on multiple complex grant programs and projects. Experience serving boards. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety.

Additional Considerations

Familiarity with state or local government helpful

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Stephen Versen

Phone: 804-229-4824

Email: sversen@revitalizeva.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.