Grants Manager

SALARY AND TERM: $62,000 - $65,000/year for a Full Time exempt position.

POSITION SUMMARY: River Network is looking for an experienced, highly organized, and multi-faceted Grants Manager to join our dynamic team.  

The Grants Manager will contribute to River Network’s financial stewardship and efficiency by providing grant-funded project management and compliance expertise with a focus on federally funded USFS, NPS, EPA, and other government awards. This role will provide leadership on grants-related reporting, budget development and tracking, reimbursement requests for government awards, and continuous improvement for the grants management function. In partnership with staff, the Grants Manager will also help River Network select and implement grants management software to facilitate a competitive sub-award process and streamline compliance tasks. The Grants Manager will work closely with staff and partners under the guidance of River Network’s Vice President of Finance, People and Operations. 

ABOUT RIVER NETWORK:  River Network grows and strengthens a transformational national network of water, justice, and river advocates to support healthy rivers, safe and affordable drinking water, and climate-resilient communities across the United States. We envision a powerful and inclusive movement that ensures abundant clean water for all people and nature to thrive. Visit www.rivernetwork.org to learn more about our current priorities. Our headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado and we have staff located in communities across the U.S. We are committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (EDI) in all areas to achieve our mission – explore our core values and commitment to EDI, our explanation for why EDI is the foundation of our mission, and our principles for equitable and inclusive work. Through our programs, we seek to connect with all communities and increase the impact of their efforts towards healthy rivers, safe and affordable drinking water, and climate-resilient communities. Through our internal practices and external leadership, we seek an inclusive workplace culture that attracts diverse staff, board, members, and supporters.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Supports grants management, including budgets/budget amendments, compliance reporting, contract documents, renewals, and proposals with specific attention to federal awards.  
• Leads on the timely and accurate creation of monthly or quarterly reimbursement requests for federal awards.  
• Creates and manages workflows among the River Network team to ensure efficient processes for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on grants. 
• Coordinates with internal program teams on developing grant budgets and project plans to ensure adequate reporting and compliance per funder guidelines, conveying essential information to staff and external parties.  

• Collaborates with appropriate staff on project closures and reviews completed activities to confirm that all deliverables have been received and all financial transactions have been recorded. 
• Participates in the project design and implementation phase and provides advice to program staff on the administrative and financial structure of projects.  

Please apply by April 29, 2024

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Two or more years of grants management and administrative experience. 
• Experience managing federal awards and knowledge of federal compliance requirements. 
• Knowledge of current and evolving trends in financial management, compliance, and administration.  
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, proven experience translating complex and technical concepts into clear messages for teammates and partners. 
• Detail-oriented and organized, with experience in simultaneous oversight of multiple projects, completing tasks on often stringent timelines, and communicating effectively around shifting needs and/or priorities. 
• Technologically savvy, with proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, SharePoint), and other programs. Finds joy in problem-solving and learning new systems. 
• Excellent data collection and analytical skills. 
• Protects the proprietary and confidential information of River Network and honors confidentiality agreements with colleagues and partners. 
• Commitment to River Network’s vision and mission, and to our core values of strength, mutual respect, integrity, balance, growth, and inclusion.    

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Project management experience and an enjoyment of incorporating process improvement in all aspects of work. 
• Comfort with financial information, reports, and the ability to convey this information with clarity and simplicity. 
• Experience with grants management software and Salesforce. 
• Background or knowledge of environmental projects, systems, and environmental justice concepts. 

WHAT TO EXPECT: We'll review your application materials for experience, knowledge and abilities required to successfully perform the job. Only those selected to advance in this process will be contacted for an interview. Candidates must possess current and valid U.S. Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship. As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please go ahead and apply anyway! You might be just the right candidate for this role.

Consistent with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as stated above, River Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.   

Benefits

River Network offers medical, dental, and vision health insurance; 403b retirement savings plan; vacation and well-being leave; life insurance; technology stipend; and paid holidays. River Network works on a 32-hour/4-day work week, with our offices closed on Fridays.