Manager of Grants

WVIA•Pittston Township, PA

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. The role is full-time and exempt, is part of the Development Department, and reports to the Chief Development and Education Officer. The Manager serves as the lead grant writer, oversees contract grant writers, identifies suitable funding opportunities, develops proposals with internal partners, and manages grant submissions, awards, compliance, and reporting. The position also maintains grant-related records and systems, cultivates funder relationships, and handles reporting for Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The position involves travel within the WVIA viewing area. Work is mostly computer-based in a moderately quiet setting, with long periods of sitting and standing, stair use, and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. Reliable, predictable attendance is required. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check and providing a vaccination record.

Requirements

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 varied backgrounds.
Awareness of the changing fundraising landscape and ability to spot 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 travel within the WVIA viewing area.
Ability to perform work involving long periods of sitting and standing, use stairs, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check and provide a vaccination record.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the grants function and develop a strong understanding of WVIA's mission, history, and programs.
Manage a team of 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 the full grant cycle, including submissions, awards, compliance, and accurate, timely reporting.
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.