Manager of Grants & Communications

Quest Diagnostics•Secaucus, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Grants & Communications plays a central role in both the foundation’s grantmaking operations and its communications presence. This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grants, supporting the foundation’s visibility and impact awareness strategies, and producing digital content that brings our philanthropic work to life for internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of grants management alongside fluency in content management systems - particularly Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) — and Microsoft 365 communications tools. This is a remote opportunity.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in grants management, program operations, or foundation administration in community or public health settings.
Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, compelling content across formats — from blog posts and web copy to grant reports and board presentations.
Capacity to engage with diverse grantees and communities with professionalism, clarity and empathy.
Understanding of population health and public health concepts.
Knowledge of IRS regulations for private foundations.
Demonstrated experience using Adobe Experience Manager or a comparable enterprise CMS to create and publish digital content.
Proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite: SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to translate programmatic work into accessible, engaging narratives across channels.
Comfort navigating enterprise content platforms (AEM) and integrated Microsoft 365 environments.
Self-directed learner who proactively identifies opportunities to improve systems, content, and processes.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience working in community or public health settings; knowledge of grants management software.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for communicating impact metrics.
Experience writing for both internal stakeholders and public audiences in a philanthropy or social impact context.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and SEO best practices for digital content.
Master Degree in Communications, Public Health, Public Administration, Non-Profit management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for the entire grantmaking lifecycle, from application and due diligence to award, reporting, and closeout.
Develop and implement long-term strategies to enhance grantmaking effectiveness, efficiency, and equity.
Collaborate with leadership and program directors to forecast grantmaking activity, manage portfolio budgets, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a communications strategy that elevates awareness of the foundation’s grantmaking impact among grantees, Quest leaders and employees, and the broader public.
Translate grantee data, impact metrics, and program narratives into compelling communications for diverse audiences.
Collaborate with program and leadership staff to identify stories, milestones, and learning that merit external amplification.
Develop and maintain an editorial calendar aligned with grantmaking cycles, foundation events, and sector conversations.
Serve as a primary content author and publisher in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), managing the creation, editing, scheduling, and optimization of web pages, landing pages, and digital assets.
Produce original content for internal and external blogs, including feature stories on grantees, foundation perspectives on sector trends, and thought leadership pieces authored in collaboration with program staff.
Maintain and update the foundation’s grants-related web content, including program pages, application guidelines, and grantee spotlights.
Use Microsoft 365 tools to maintain knowledge hubs, coordinate grantmaking workflows, and distribute segmented stakeholder communications (newsletters, blogs, etc.).
Develop, implement and evaluate grantee peer networks including scheduling sessions, organizing speakers and ensuring materials are distributed.
Capture learnings from grant programs, contribute to process improvement and actively engage in translating learnings into actionable insights.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program
Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities