Grants & Projects Coordinator

The Grants & Projects Coordinator supports the organization’s strategic growth team on initiatives that strengthen communities, advance regional priorities, and help move important projects from idea to implementation. This role supports the organization by researching funding opportunities, assisting with grant and specialized funding applications, coordinating partner communications, and helping maintain the organized systems that keep projects moving forward with clarity and care. The Coordinator will work closely with internal staff and community partners, balancing careful administrative follow-through with outward-facing communication that helps partners stay informed, aligned, and supported. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys writing, research, details, coordination, and meaningful behind-the-scenes work.

About Lakeshore Advantage

Lakeshore Advantage serves current and prospective companies in Ottawa and Allegan Counties, providing one-stop assistance for location, innovation, and growth. Our team specializes in assisting companies in the advanced manufacturing, life sciences, information technology, agribusiness, and aerospace and defense industries.

Description

This position is well‑suited for someone who is highly organized, curious about community and economic development, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with accuracy and care.

Our team is guided by a set of unique core values that drive our culture:

• Always Evolving
• CEO of Our Own Responsibilities
• Come to the Rescue
• Do the Right Thing
• Lead the Standing Ovation

Position Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities that align with Lakeshore Advantage priorities and community impact goals
• Support the development, drafting, organization, and submission of grant applications and proposals
• Coordinate required materials, documentation, timelines, and partner inputs for funding opportunities
• Track awarded grants, reporting deadlines, compliance requirements, and application progress
• Assist with grant reporting, including data collection, narrative development, and outcome tracking
• Maintain organized records of grant-related materials, applications, correspondence, and follow-up needs
• Provide administrative support for incentive and tax abatement application processes, including documentation collection and submission tracking
• Support special initiatives, project tracking, internal tools, templates, standard operating procedures, and other organizational priorities as needed

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences
• Strong research, analytical, project planning, and time management skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and partner needs at one time
• Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working with both internal team members and external partners
• Curiosity and is willing to educate themselves about community and economic development, grant opportunities, funding processes, and compliance requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, business, planning, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in economic development, project management, administrative assistance, or grant writing
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Hours & Location

Full-time, 40 hours per week

In-person, Holland, MI

Some evenings and early mornings required.

Supervisor: Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Benefits We Offer

• 160 hours of paid time off, 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• 401k 3% contribution up to 7% match
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Most benefits begin day one

Salary Range

• $48,000 - $56,000,

Salary

$48,000 - $56,000 per year