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Loan/Grant Facilitator

Farnsworth Group, Effingham, IL, United States


Farnsworth Group

is seeking a

Loan/Grant Facilitator

in one of the posting locations below. In this role, you will be part of the Civil Engineering Section that provides design services to municipalities for infrastructure projects related to water, wastewater, parks, streets and sidewalk/trail improvements. This team member would help lead the process of securing and administering the State Revolving Loan program for the municipal projects. Another component of the position will also help support identification and application for grants as found relevant for local government units, public entities and non-for-profit groups. Loans/Grants pursued may be through Federal and State Governments and may include IEPA, US Corp of Engineers, DCEO, IDTO, IDNR, State and Federal legislatures and others.

Posting Locations
Normal, IL; Champaign, IL; Effingham, IL

What You’ll Do

Administration and completion of loans/grants and IEPA State Revolving Loans

Technical writing working with Engineers on the technical aspect of the application

Client interaction to secure necessary information and approvals.

Compiling of technical and administrative documents for the application

Working with Agencies and internal staff to submit timely, complete and competitive applications

Assist in the monitoring of loan and grant status timelines.

Close out of loans/grants

Documentation of the application process and lessons learned to be used for future grant opportunities to share with the team.

Screening projects to match needs with funding opportunities.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or related fields.

Applicable experience related to administration of government funded grants and/or loans is preferred but not required.

Experience with the process for IEPA State Revolving Loan Program preferred

Must be an independent worker with excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills with external clients and internal departments required

Experience presenting grant applications in front of municipal boards and councils preferred

Benefits

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Salary Range
$55,000-84,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity)

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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