The Director of Government Grants will be responsible for managing and overseeing Zero Foodprint’s progress for all Federal and State Government Grants, and actively managing up to 10 grants/projects at time. This includes managing contracts, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and both financial and progress reporting. This role will work closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, field staff, and partners, reporting to the Director of Operations.
The Director of Government Grants is responsible for managing budgets, deliverables, milestones, partners/subcontractors, ZFP team members, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and/or project management software to track grant spending against budgets, preparing invoices in accordance with specific guidelines and creating reports for various funders including foundations, as well as local, state, and federal government grants.
This position also ensures internal controls are followed and that expenses claimed for reimbursement are within program and agency guidelines and are properly documented and approved. This position requires a highly organized and dynamic individual, with proven government grant and project management experience and a strong background managing teams, grants, accounting, and funding agency relationships. Must be both strategic (big picture) and detail oriented. This position requires strong leadership, computer skills, time management skills and the ability to multitask.
Essential Responsibilities:
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
The Director of Government Grants will be responsible for managing and overseeing Zero Foodprint’s progress for all Federal and State Government Grants, and actively managing up to 10 grants/projects at time. This includes managing contracts, objectives, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and both financial and progress reporting. This role will work closely with Program Managers, Project Managers, field staff, and partners, reporting to the Director of Operations.
The Director of Government Grants is responsible for managing budgets, deliverables, milestones, partners/subcontractors, ZFP team members, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and/or project management software to track grant spending against budgets, preparing invoices in accordance with specific guidelines and creating reports for various funders including foundations, as well as local, state, and federal government grants.
This position also ensures internal controls…
10 days PTO
Paid Sick Leave
13 Days Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits.
401(k) retirement plan
Work from home stipend
10 days PTO
Paid Sick Leave
13 Days Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits.
401(k) retirement plan
Work from home stipend
Fluency in english required.
Fluency in english required.