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The American Red Cross is seeking an innovative recovery professional to serve as the Grants Manager for the Hurricane Helene Long-Term Recovery Program. This is a term-limited, benefits eligible position expected to last through September 2026, with the opportunity to extend based on business need. This is a hybrid position.
The Hurricane Helene and Milton Long-Term Recovery Grants Manager reports to the Hurricane Helene and Milton Senior Grants Manager and is responsible for assisting in the execution of a grants program to support individual and community recovery and resiliency in alignment with local expectations and requirements and the community needs assessment. This role requires an experienced grants manager comfortable with grant proposal evaluation, quality control and compliance and monitoring, and data management and reporting. A successful candidate will be highly organized, a natural problem solver and skilled relationship manager with various stakeholders (both internal and external). This position will work with a team of local and National Headquarters volunteer and paid staff.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Grants Manager in the development of strategic plans, goals, and funding priorities.
- Ensure the accurate administration of grants and related documentation in system of record.
- Provide basic grants management system training to grantees.
- Monitor grant application status and work with prospective grantees to ensure all necessary proposal and grantee information is submitted.
- Conduct grantee site visits, regular report reviews, and regular progress check-in meetings.
- Assist in the creation of stewardship reports and grant impact assessments.
- Participate in and support RFP process and activities.
- Ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or required. Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Strong skills in grants management, including online grant management systems, partnership relations, and disaster response/recovery preferable.
Management Experience: At least 3 years of experience as supervisor or manager of workforce engaged in direct client contact in an outcomes-based social-services environment preferable.
Skills and Abilities: Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, handle and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to manage programs. Ability to assess community and client needs and provide services equitably and consistently. Identifies and resolves problems and/or develops alternative solutions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Other: Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to utilize a variety of technical systems with ease, including online project management tools.
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