Senior Grants Manager Hurricane Helene NC and TN Long Term Recovery Operation

American Red Cross • Asheville, NC

399d • $39,374 - $39,374 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Grants Manager for the Hurricane Helene Long-Term Recovery Operation at the American Red Cross is responsible for overseeing the grantmaking and execution process to support recovery and resiliency in communities affected by Hurricane Helene. This role involves managing the entire grant cycle, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with local needs and expectations. The position is remote, with a preference for candidates located within 50 miles of Asheville, NC, and is expected to last for 24 months with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Strong skills in grants management, including online grant management systems, partnership relations, and disaster response/recovery preferable.
• Experience in using systems to track and measure outcomes-based social-services programs.
• Participation in/supporting community assessments strongly desired.
• At least 3 years of experience as supervisor or manager of workforce engaged in direct client contact in an outcomes-based social-services environment.
• Experience building and supporting a volunteer workforce preferable.
• Flexibility, adaptability and a positive attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to manage programs.
• Ability to assess community and client needs and provide services equitably and consistently.
• Identifies and resolves problems and/or develops alternative solutions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in disaster recovery and response programs.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage the grant cycle, from launch to close, in coordination with the National Long-Term Recovery team, Disaster Finance, and other internal stakeholders.
• Work with Hurricane Helene LTRO leadership team and stakeholders to integrate ongoing needs assessment feedback into the recovery grants program in alignment with the identified community needs and established American Red Cross funding priorities.
• Provide supervision and leadership to one or more grant managers, including performance evaluation, coaching, and professional development.
• Develop and prepare program evaluations, grant impact assessments, and stewardship reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support management team in developing data models to assess and support monitoring and evaluation, including metrics and deliverables.
• Ensure regular oversight of all grants within the program and provide timely notification of any challenges or opportunities.
• Develop and implement processes to host regular monitoring check-ins with each grantee partner throughout the life cycle of the grant, monitoring the success of the grant, reviewing reports and ensuring facilitation of relevant communications.
• Ensure all necessary applicant and grantee information is collected, support proposal evaluations, and make recommendations for grant approvals.
• Conduct grantee site visits, regular (monthly, quarterly, etc.) report reviews, and regular progress check-in meetings.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in support of grant processing and disbursements, and monitor allocations as required.
• Ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
• 401K with match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Associate degree