Senior Grant Manager

Trellis • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trellis , a nonprofit in Minneapolis, MN , is looking to hire a full-time (40 hours/week) Senior Grant Manager . This position is responsible for supporting the planning, administration, compliance, and oversight of federal Title III grant-funded programs. This midlevel role ensures alignment with federal and state requirements and plays a key role in maintaining relationships with funded partners, building organizational policies and procedures to support compliant and efficient grant operations. The position also provides technical expertise in the creation, review, and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assists the team in navigating procurement and grant-related contracting processes. Why work for us? We have – Competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000/year , depending on qualifications. Amazing time off benefits – 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) a year, plus 10 paid holidays. Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match starting 30 days after employment. Onsite Fitness Center An inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning and having fun at work is the norm A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life, and disability plans for full-time employees (30 hours/week for FT employees), employer fully paid MN PFML A highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen, care and are supportive A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and a track record of improving the lives of all older adults

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Services, Gerontology, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Master's Preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in grant or contract management, nonprofit operations, project management, compliance, policy development, or a related area.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and Title III program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with contract management and subrecipient monitoring
• Experience supporting or managing RFPs or procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and grant reporting systems.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, and rural populations
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• experience working with federal, state, or foundation grant compliance and reporting requirements
• a background in nonprofit grant coordination, program management, or advancement
• experience organizing and presenting data or financial information
• a solid understanding of nonprofit budgeting and the basics of fund accounting

Responsibilities

• supporting the planning, administration, compliance, and oversight of federal Title III grant-funded programs
• ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements
• maintaining relationships with funded partners
• building organizational policies and procedures to support compliant and efficient grant operations
• providing technical expertise in the creation, review, and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• assisting the team in navigating procurement and grant-related contracting processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000/year , depending on qualifications.
• Amazing time off benefits – 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) a year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match starting 30 days after employment.
• Onsite Fitness Center
• An inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning and having fun at work is the norm
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life, and disability plans for full-time employees (30 hours/week for FT employees), employer fully paid MN PFML
• A highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen, care and are supportive
• A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and a track record of improving the lives of all older adults

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level