Manager of Grants

WVIA•Pittston, PA

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About The Position

WVIA is seeking a Manager of Grants to lead its grant strategy and grants function, supporting public media, education, and community programs. Reporting to the Chief Development and Education Officer, this role leads the Grants Department, manages contract grant writers, identifies funding opportunities, develops proposals, oversees the full grant cycle, maintains grant records and databases, and stewards relationships with funders. The position also handles reporting for Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The role includes travel within WVIA’s viewing area and is primarily computer-based in a moderately quiet setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Grant writing experience.
Excellent writing and organizational skills.
Persuasive communication skills, including comfort with presentations, public speaking, and appearing on camera.
Working understanding of budgets and basic accounting principles.
Ability to work with colleagues and community partners from many different backgrounds.
Awareness of the changing fundraising landscape and ability to identify opportunities early.
Comfort with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, email, and web tools.
Experience with web and social media promotion.
Self-starter’s drive to keep learning.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Reliable, predictable attendance.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Lead the Grants Department and develop a strong understanding of WVIA’s mission, history, and programs to communicate its story effectively.
Manage contract grant writers by setting assignments, deadlines, and quality standards.
Research foundation, corporate, state, and federal funding opportunities and assess their fit.
Develop well-researched grant applications in collaboration with program, finance, and leadership staff.
Manage grant submissions, awards, compliance, and accurate, timely reporting throughout the grant cycle.
Maintain grant trackers, funder databases, membership records, grant history, and submission calendars.
Steward current funder relationships and develop new ones.
Handle reporting for Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.