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Program Specialist III (Grants & Contracts)

Jackson, MS 39213

Posted: 10/30/2025 Industry: Any Great Industry Pay Rate: $20.92

Job Description

This position will gain experience in all areas of the Office of Grant Management, including but not limited to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and Governor's Discretionary Grants (GDG). 

Typically requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2-4 years of experience OR an associate degree and 6+ years of experience. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a directly related field. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job: Excellent communication, computer, and organization skills; interpret law and work independently.

Meet Your Recruiter

Carlie Gothard
Recruiting Coordinator

Meet Carlie Gothard, our newest Recruiting Coordinator, who joined our team in September of 2024. She has a passion for building connections with employees and working with the Staffers team to design marketing campaigns that reach new employees and clients.  In her free time, she enjoys getting lost in a good book or spending time with her boyfriend, Ryan, and their friends at local restaurants and hangouts. You’ll always catch her tuned in to great music or the latest podcast episode! She is currently pursuing her master's in marketing where she intends to use her recruiting skills with her marketing degree to elevate Staffers in the staffing world.

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