Senior Grants Manager

Junior Achievement of South Florida•Coconut Creek, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a mission-driven team where your expertise in grants management directly supports impactful programs and community initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with leadership, drive strategic funding efforts, and make a meaningful difference. Why join Junior Achievement of South Florida? Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only about our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA. JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida. Bring your Grants expertise to a Mission that Matters The Senior Grants Manager plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission by overseeing the full lifecycle of its grant portfolio—from research and proposal development to submission, reporting, and compliance. This position ensures all grant-related efforts are aligned with organizational priorities, funding requirements, and long-term strategic goals. The Senior Grants Manager also serves as a key liaison between program teams, finance, and external funding partners. In close collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, the Grants, Compliance, and Audit Manager (direct report), as well as the CEO, Chief Program Officer, and broader leadership team, this role manages a diverse portfolio of approximately $4M in foundation funding and $2M in government grants, helping drive meaningful and measurable community impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred (e.g., MPA, MBA, Nonprofit Management).
5+ years of experience in grant writing and management.
Proven success securing and stewarding significant grant funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Being an effective communicator – both written and verbal, and the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.
Strong project management capabilities, with proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage multiple funding initiatives simultaneously.
Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in grant documentation and data management.
Analytical skills to interpret data and translate into compelling narratives.
Collaborative interpersonal skills that support productive working relationships across teams and with senior leadership.
Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and driving results.
Proficiency with grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexible, adaptable, and energized by working in a fast-paced environment.