The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Outreach Grant Writer Specialist in the Executive Division. Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.

The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Lindsey Eakin

HR Generalist

EakinL@AG.Louisiana.Gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience researching and writing grant proposals;
• Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills with strong attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software applications;
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects;
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with program staff and leadership;
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with diverse individuals;
• Ability to adapt to varied work schedules, including evening and weekend duties as needed.

The Outreach section works in partnership with sheriff’s offices, police chiefs, district attorneys, victim advocates and various statewide entities to host trainings for law enforcement officers domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, the fentanyl crisis.

The position of Outreach Grant Writer Specialist in the Executive Division may consist of, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the LADOJ;
• Identifies grant opportunities from government and non-governmental agencies that focus on law enforcement support, investigations, and victim-witness outreach;
• Partners with other law enforcement agencies, both state and local, to advance our mutual objectives;
• Assist Louisiana state agencies in applying for, collaborating with, or assisting in obtaining grant funding for the improvement of law enforcement support, investigations, or victim-witness outreach;
• Demonstrates diligence, persistence, and follow-through in managing projects from initiation to successful completion;
• Maintains positive and professional working relationships with the Attorney General and LADOJ staff to support collaboration and organizational goals;
• Has an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite and basic IT troubleshooting.