Grants Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In-Office Responsibilities

• Conduct the full range of activities required to research, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to private and public sources.  
• Research grantor rules and regulations and develop policies, procedures and tools for compliant program implementation.  
• Provide stewardship to grantors, including the tracking and reporting of progress using specific metrics. 
• Work with the Development Team to align efforts and set goals. 
• Work with Grants Committee to advance grant applications
• Acknowledge grantors through public and private recognition. 
• Work with Education and Exhibits Department Heads to develop and revise grant applications and ensure accurate tracking, data collection, and reporting   
• Work with the Finance Department to ensure accurate financial reporting, funds administration, monitor expenditures, manage budgets, and track results
• Work with the Database Manager to ensure accurate tracking and reporting in the database 
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and collaborate with Director of Advancement, Executive Dirctor, and Finance Director to fulfill IRS reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• Minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in Development with proven track record in grant writing and program development.  
• Interest in popular culture, arts, and education with an ability to promote the mission, goals, and values of the organization.  
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. 
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with fundraising databases, Microsoft Office programs, and Google.
• ClickUp or other project management software knowledge preferred  
• Ability to learn new company software as needed 
• High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision, and ability to problem-solve in complex situations
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor as well as demonstrate credibility, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment and follow directions, policies, and procedure
• Ability to create timely reports that reflect grants and sponsorship compliance 
• Ability to manage process, deadlines and budget while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization. 
• Ability to get along with peers and management and maintain a positive and constructive attitude while solving problems. 
• Ability to learn new company software as needed

Working conditions

• Office and occasional off-site functions. 
• An office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• Flexible availability is required based on Museum Operation needs.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for the organization.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment. 

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and arms to perform repetitive motions or tasks. 
• Position may require frequent sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Moderate dexterity application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand eye coordination, etc.).
• Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort including but not limited to, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, etc. of objects and materials of light weight (generally 25 pounds or less). 
• Tasks require the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of office equipment and/or materials that are appropriate with duties of the position.

Salary Range

66,560 to 70K