Technical Advisor: Rural & Community Economic Development  

Pay: 

$60.00 - $80.00 per hour (Depending on experience and role) 

Location: 

Remote, may include some travel

We are looking for several Technical Advisors to provide capacity-building and technical assistance for a large federal project focused on rural community development.  These pool positions are designed to ensure immediate project readiness for future federal grant-monitoring and technical-assistance awards. You will play a vital role in ensuring that federal resources drive sustainable economic growth and long-term stability in underserved and rural communities.
 

This position is contingent upon future grant-monitoring projects.

At the Vander Weele Group, we are committed to improving federal and state grant programs and strengthening the oversight systems that support them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert technical assistance to grant recipients in specialized areas, including business planning, job creation, and rural water/wastewater infrastructure management.
• Manage assigned caseloads of up to 40 recipient projects, providing direct oversight and monitoring of grant progress.
• Support program data collection and analysis to strengthen project effectiveness and assist with obtaining OMB clearances for pertinent documents.
• Draft public-facing content, including congressional reports, blogs, and program spotlights that highlight community impact.

• Must have 2-3 years of experience in program analysis, technical assistance, or federal grant oversight.
• Must have 2-3 years of experience in providing technical assistance in rural community and economic development programs. 
• Experience using federal reporting systems such as Grant Solutions, Online Data Collection (OLDC), or similar data collection tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to translate complex federal requirements into conversational and accessible training materials.