Loan​/Grant Facilitator

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Loan/Grant Facilitator in one of the posting locations below. This role is 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. The team member will help lead the process of securing and administering the State Revolving Loan program and support identification and application for grants relevant to local government units, public entities and non‑profit groups.

Posting Location(s): Normal, IL;
Champaign, IL;
Effingham, IL

• Administration and completion of loans/grants and IEPA State Revolving Loans
• Technical writing working with engineers on the technical aspects 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
• Assisting in the monitoring of loan and grant status timelines
• Closing out loans/grants
• Documentation of the application process and lessons learned to share with the team
• Screening projects to match needs with funding opportunities

• 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 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

• 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
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Salary Range: $55,000 – $84,000 (salary determined by education, experience, skills, and internal/external equity)

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