National Grants Manager

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.

COMMITMENT TO RACIAL EQUITY

America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity through organizational systems and policies that are consistently tested, evaluated and updated. Some organizational priorities include:

• Building reflective and equitable state and national networks and partnerships.
• Increasing engagement of state-based groups building power in communities of color in the planning process.
• Expanding the Community Power Builders program, designed to support organizations led by and working in communities of color as they emerge into the 501(c)(4) space.

America Votes sees its commitment to racial equity as an integral part of its success. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on how they see themselves contributing to America Votes’ work on advancing racial equity.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

America Votes is looking for a National Grants Manager to help build and maintain comprehensive grants systems tracking systems. This person will work closely with state and national staff and stakeholders to capture grant-related information and evaluate progress towards goals. The Grants Manager must bring a strong commitment to equity in grant making. This position reports directly to the National Director of Grants Management. This is a short-term position, ending in March 2021.

LOCATION

Remote, East Coast hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain systems to ensure regular comprehensive tracking and reporting of grants status
• Assist National Director of Grants Management and relevant state staff in regular evaluation of progress toward grant-related goals and metrics.  
• Communicate regularly with state staff and grantees to ensure grant obligations are being met.
• Coordinate with Development department to track and respond to reporting requests from funders
• Coordinate with Political and Field departments to make sure necessary table agreements signed prior to grants being made
• Help compile information for regular funder updates
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of common direct voter contact, issue advocacy programs, and other progressive organizing capacities
• Experience building strong and accountable relationships across an organization
• Comfortable working within and across teams to drive projects forward
• Ability to prioritize and handle variety of projects simultaneously
• Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and appropriately for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity
• Work well with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Basic knowledge of c3/c4/PAC designations
• Proficiency in Google suite

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position will be between $4,700 - $5,400 monthly, depending upon the applicant’s experience. This is a short-term position, ending in March 2021. Benefits for this position include health, dental and vision insurance as well as a 401(K) and paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.

TO APPLY

Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form found here: https://americavotes.org/jobs/?job_id=e768fcc7-2314-4427-846b-dd652edade4f

If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law.