Grants Specialist

The Utah Office of Tourism seeks a talented Grants Specialist to administer the office’s grant programs. This position administers the Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) grants. As part of the community and partner relations team, the position will be responsible for all aspects of grant management for the UOT Co-op Marketing Grant and provide support for other grant programs as assigned. The Grants Specialist can telework if they reside more than fifty miles from Council Hall in Salt Lake City. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grant Management, including: 
  • Manage grant program development and strategy
  • Oversee the application process 
  • Manage the outreach and promotion of the grant programs
  • Train and support grant committees and evaluators in the scoring and selection process 
  • Oversee award management and distribution of funds 
  • Ensure compliance and monitor awardee/subgrantee progress 
  • Monitor and report on financials and program progress in a timely manner
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and implement changes as needed
  • Provide relationship management and support applicants/awardees throughout the entirety of the grant process
  • Track and process grant expenditures, reimbursements, and financial reports
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and regular audit of all grant-related activities 
  • Provide training and technical assistance to applicants to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies and procedures as applicable
• Utilize Salesforce for grant and relationship management 
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with grant management 
• Project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Fiscal management
• Experience with CRM software, Salesforces preferred
• Experience with Google Workplace
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work the standard work schedule with limited evenings and weekends 
• Some travel may be required

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in tourism marketing 

Why you should join our team

Working for the Utah Office of Tourism allows you to build the state’s brand and responsibly enhance communities all over the state. Additionally, you will receive an excellent compensation package that includes generous paid time off, top-notch retirement options, and a variety of medical insurance plans. This allows you to stay healthy, secure your financial future, and spend time with loved ones.

The Agency

The Utah Office of Tourism's (UOT) mission is to elevate life in Utah through responsible tourism stewardship. We do this through marketing, stewardship, and development. 

• Marketing: UOT curates messaging that inspires visitation, supports local businesses, and builds the Utah economy. 
• Stewardship: UOT manages visitation statewide and supports the responsible discovery of Utah. 
• Development: UOT partners with local communities to enhance and develop their visitor economies to benefit residents and visitors.