Center for an Agricultural Economy

Grants Manager | Full Time

Category: Non-profit

Location: 140 Junction Road, Hardwick, VT, USA


The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a Grants Manager to help the organization achieve its annual fundraising goals. This position is responsible for pursuing and managing restricted funds that support CAE’s enterprises and programs; in 2024 this makes up about $1.4 million out of our $3.8 million annual budget. This role calls for a high level of organization and project management, excellent writing and communication skills, and meticulous record keeping.

The Grants Manager works closely with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to develop strategies for restricted funds/programming, and is responsible for following this plan with support of the Development team and program staff. Restricted funds are primarily generated through public and private grants that include formal application and reporting processes. The Grants Manager maintains a multi-year grant calendar for long-term forecasting, as well as shorter term work plans to ensure no deadlines are missed and identify where support is needed during busy periods. As grants are received, the Grants Manager keeps track of required reporting and supports the Finance Manager and program staff in the completion of necessary reports. CAE strives to incorporate ethical fundraising principles into our work by building relationships with funders, encouraging support to our partners, and sharing our work through stories that are mutually beneficial.

The Grants Manager is part of the Development and Communications team, which is supported by a Board Development & Communications Committee. If you enjoy a well-built spreadsheet, well-organized file drives, and a good potluck – this could be a great team to work with!

JOB DETAILS 
Position: Grants Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Schedule: Monday through Friday (8-4 or 9-5),
Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000
Benefits: Health Insurance and Health Savings Account, SIMPLE IRA, Employee assistance program, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, quarterly phone stipend, paid time off, professional development compensation

For full details and how to apply, please visit our website www.hardwickagriculture.org/jobs

Application Deadline is January 31, 2024

Deadline: January 31, 2024 12:00 am

To Apply:

HIRING PROCESS

A hiring team of CAE staff will lead the process. Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview, which may be followed by an interview and tour of CAE spaces. Interview questions will be shared ahead of time. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide support in any way to assure everyone’s best experience in the hiring process. CAE will take the steps necessary to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations during the interview process and, if hired, subsequent employment. For accommodation inquiries, please contact our Admin Operations Coordinator at jobs@hardwickagriculture.org.

TO APPLY

Email jobs@hardwickagriculture.org with your resume, cover letter or letter of interest, and include Grants Manager’ in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Applicants who go on to interview with us will also be asked to provide references and writing samples. Our application deadline is January 31, 2024. Initial interviews will begin the week of February 5. Let us know if you have any questions!