Grant Manager
Portland, Maine
Maine Connectivity Authority – Management /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Grant Manager
Maine Connectivity Authority
Maine (remote/hybrid position; however, must live in Maine or be in the process of relocating to Maine)
Maine Connectivity Authority is seeking a Grant Manager, to be based in Maine. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating, or monitoring a portfolio of complex assigned grants and will work on a team to oversee grant management with a focus on reporting and compliance, project coordination and progress and communication.
Requirements of the Grant Manager:
- Proven experience in grant administration, project management, or related field.
- Strong detail orientation and ability to independently and proactively drive/track deliverables to completion
- Knowledge of grant programs and funding, non-profit, governmental, or quasi-governmental agencies.
- Knowledge of federal rules and regulations.
- Advanced level of experience with productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, and financial management software.
- Experience with professional customer relationship management (CRM) systems like Salesforce preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse constituents- including municipalities, internet service providers, and nonprofits.
- Excellent communication skills in written and verbal contexts.
- Strong project development and management skills.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional daily travel to meetings and project locations.
- Attendance and participation in frequent meetings (internal, external, and blended). *Attendance may be virtual as needed, with in-person meetings to be determined.
Benefits of the Job:
- Salary range $90,000 to $105,000 commensurate with experience
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off including 13 paid holidays, 20 vacation and 10 sick days
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account
- Continuous education, wellness reimbursement, and student debt repayment
Responsibilities of the Grant Manager:
- Ensure that the policies and procedures outlined in MCA’s Grant Administration Manual are upheld and executed.
- Monitor, track, and support assigned awarded projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state and MCA requirements through standard project check-ins, project reporting, and the provision of as-needed technical assistance.
- Support the Grant Contract Execution Process for assigned grants, including coordinating project-specific contract packages with legal counsel, the Finance team, the subgrantee, and other key partners.
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date records of grant activities, utilizing tools such as Asana, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.
- Process payment requests related to assigned grants in coordination with the finance team and the Director of Grant Administration.
- Participate in periodic, planned project site visits, including visits requested by MCA, the subgrantee, or state and federal funding partners.
- Work closely with and provide cross-functional support to relevant MCA delegated Program Leads to ensure grant programs are designed, implemented, and managed effectively and efficiently.
- Manage vendors affiliated with grants and related programs, including monitoring the vendor’s scope of work, approval of invoicing, and final deliverables, with support from MCA’s Finance Team.
- In partnership with the relevant Program Lead and grants team, develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of, and routinely monitor, funder guidance and expectations related to assigned grants.
- Ensure MCA’s subgrantee monitoring policies, including, but not limited to, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting requirements and procedures, are upheld and executed.
- Facilitate the delivery of appropriate technicalassistance to applicants and subgrantees during the application, grant execution, grant performance, evaluation, and reporting periods.
- Assist in developing grant materials reflecting MCA objectives, promoting a positive subgrantee-oriented experience.
Maine Connectivity Authority is charged with ensuring the universal availability in the State of high-speed connectivity and secure, affordable, reliable, competitive, and sustainable forward-looking advanced communications technology infrastructure to meet the State's future needs. MCA works to build a talented team that is equipped to represent those MCA intends to serve.
KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
