Environmental Justice (EJ) Grants Manager
On-sitePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement sophisticated grant strategies to navigate federal, state, and private funding programs, ensuring alignment with environmental justice goals and the Justice 40 initiative. Research new funding opportunities, policy changes, and trends in environmental justice financing while building relationships with nonprofits, municipalities, and community collaborations. Lead the conceptualization and crafting of customized grant proposals tailored to specific project needs, gather necessary information from partners, and provide training to enhance stakeholder capacity for successful grant acquisition. Monitor compliance throughout each project's lifecycle, manage detailed project budgets, and oversee financial management including expense tracking and resource allocation. Report jointly to Executive Directors of New Sun Rising and RiverWise, with primary work locations in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. Submit a resume, cover letter including fee structure, and three professional references through the New Sun Rising Job Board by February 16, 2024.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, writing, community development, or a minimum of 4 years experience in a related field
- Demonstrated experience in grant research, writing, and reporting for private philanthropy, state agencies, and especially federal funders
- Adept at writing grants for collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong understanding of environmental justice issues and the Justice 40 initiative
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities, particularly community leaders and their organizations
- Location: Primarily Allegheny and Beaver Counties; some work in surrounding Counties may be done remotely
Desired Qualifications
- Commit to ongoing professional development to stay at the forefront of grant management, environmental justice issues, and community development strategies
- Adapt strategies and approaches based on lessons learned from project outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and changes in the funding landscape
- Strategic and analytical mindset, essential for navigating the intricate landscape of grant funding
- Seasoned understanding of grant processes
- Passionate commitment to environmental justice
- Ability to identify funding opportunities that align with community needs and organizational goals, turning possibilities into actionable strategies
- Disposition that marries meticulous attention to detail with broad strategic thinking
- Excels in planning, organizing, and executing comprehensive grant programs
- Adept researcher, constantly seeking new opportunities and staying abreast of trends in environmental funding
- Methodical and thorough approach, ensuring that every grant application and report is crafted with precision and clarity
- Master communicator, capable of articulating complex funding requirements to diverse teams and partners across urban and rural contexts
- Comfortable discussing detailed financial matters as they are in conveying the broader impact of funding on environmental justice initiatives
- Organizational skills, adept at juggling multiple grants, deadlines, and compliance requirements without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Proactive in managing timelines and resources, ensuring every project is on track and well-supported
- Eye for detail, meticulously tracking expenditures and outcomes, ensuring accountability and transparency in every financial aspect
- Emotionally intelligent and collaborative, thriving in team environments, valuing the input, expertise, and voice of others including community members
- Natural bridge-builder, cultivating relationships with funders, team members, and community partners alike
- Deeply driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference, channeling their grants expertise into impactful environmental justice work
- Demonstrated commitment and responsibility in related projects and duties
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