Grant Portfolio Manager, Forestry

Hispanic Access Foundation

12d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Hispanic Access Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting Latinos with opportunities for advancement and creating an equitable society. The Forestry Program specifically manages approximately $4 million annually in passthrough grants, focusing on increasing urban tree canopy and access to green spaces in disadvantaged communities. This program aims to build new relationships and strengthen existing community collaboratives across the country.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, business, public administration, finance), or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
3+ years of experience in grant portfolio management, subaward monitoring, or federal grant administration.
Demonstrated experience with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and cost-reimbursement grant processes.
Experience working with organizations new to federal grants and providing technical assistance to high-risk grantees.
Demonstrated capacity-building mindset and ability to support grantees with varying levels of organizational capacity.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills with a high attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate compliance requirements into accessible guidance.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce or similar grant management databases preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage subaward agreements in alignment with 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and organizational policies.
Conduct risk-assessments, including financial risk analysis, due diligence, and verification of required documentation.
Support development and review of compliant budgets, scopes of work, and subaward modification packets.
Coordinate workflow with the Forestry Program Director, Finance, and Compliance Support Specialist to ensure timely execution of awards and smooth administrative processes.
Manage a portfolio of grantees and serve as the day-to-day point of contact for programmatic, reporting, and basic compliance inquiries.
Provide capacity-building technical assistance, particularly for community-based and faith-based organizations new to federal funding and cost-reimbursement processes.
Monitor project activities, benchmarks, and deliverables to ensure alignment with approved scopes of work.
Conduct initial reviews of progress reports, reimbursement requests, and financial documentation prior to submission for compliance and finance review.
Identify performance or compliance concerns early and escalate issues to the Forestry Program Director and Compliance Support Specialist as appropriate.
Ensure grantees follow subaward requirements and meet all reporting deadlines.
Collaborate with the Compliance Support Specialist by flagging potential compliance issues and implementing recommended corrective or risk-mitigation measures.
Prepare draft corrective action recommendations for Director approval when grantee performance issues arise.
Track project implementation progress, deliverables, and expenditures, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation for audit readiness.
Develop programmatic summaries, portfolio dashboards, and reporting materials for internal leadership, agency partners, and funders.
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with grantees, partner organizations, and community coalitions.
Coordinate closely with the Forestry Program Director to support strategic program goals and ensure strong grantee performance across the portfolio.
Work collaboratively across the organization—including finance, compliance, operations, and communications—to support program success and consistency of messaging.
Assist in planning and coordinating grantee meetings, webinars, training sessions, and site visits.