Grants and Communication Specialist

Recruitment Description

Town of Oxford

Background

The Town of Oxford is seeking a Grants and Communications Specialist to support the

management of a three-year grant focused on studying coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and

stormwater challenges affecting the community.

This position will play a key role in:

• Grant administration and reporting

• Community engagement and public outreach

• Proposal development for future funding opportunities

Working closely with the Town Manager, the successful candidate will serve as a liaison

between the Town and the NOAA/NCCOS Oxford Laboratory research team. The role will focus

on strengthening connections between scientists and the local community by facilitating

communication and engagement with residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

Through outreach efforts, the Specialist will help ensure that community perspectives inform the

research process while also improving public understanding of coastal resilience challenges and

solutions.

Education requirements and abilities: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in grant

administration and proposal development.

Responsibilities:

● Track project progress, maintain accurate records, and support timely information

sharing.

● Ensure compliance with all federal grant regulations, guidelines, and reporting

requirements.

● Prepare and submit grant revisions, including necessary budget revisions and other

necessary grant modifications under the supervision of the Town Manager.

● Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners and internal teams

to support strong communication and responsiveness.Qualified candidates should be able to:

● Learn, navigate, and utilize various government grant management databases and

submission portals.

● Coordinate grant administration activities including financial and progress report

submission, invoicing, budget tracking, and maintaining registrations under the

Supervision of the Town Manager.

● Be proficient in basic word processing and budgeting software.

● Demonstrate strong communications and engagement skills.

● Demonstrate considerable knowledge of tools and methods for creating digital photo and

video content; and

● Communicate effectively through multiple modes and channels across varied

perspectives and backgrounds both verbally and in writing.

Highly qualified candidates will have:

● A record of successful proposal submission and grant administration.

● Knowledge of science or engineering research environments.

● An ability to work well with others in team settings.

This position reports to the Town Manager of the Town of Oxford, MD and is positioned in the

Town Office in Oxford, MD.

Application Information

This is a grant funded position that is subject to funding availability. Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Holly

Wahl at oxfordmanager@oxfordmd.gov.

Salary Range

The starting salary range for this position is between 55,000 and 65,000, depending on

qualifications.

Relocation

There is no relocation assistance offered for this position.