Grants & Sustainability Coordinator — In-Person (Charlottesville)

Rivanna Authorities; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivanna Authorities in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Grants & Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead grant administration, coordinate multi-department input, and streamline workflows across finance and sustainability initiatives. This on-site role emphasizes documented processes, timeline tracking, and strong internal communication.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and limited travel, with duties including grant alignment, financial coordination, and sustainability program support to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, environmental science, sustainability, research, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Coordinate the development, review, and submission of grant applications by gathering input from internal stakeholders.
• Track the status of grant applications, awards, and related projects to ensure timely follow-up.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized workflows, templates, and timelines to improve efficiency and consistency in grant-related efforts.
• Organize and maintain accurate records and reference materials related to grant activities.
• Coordinate with Finance and project managers to compile and organize information for grant budgets and funding requirements.
• Assist in gathering and organizing documentation for grant-related reporting and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain organized grant documentation to support auditing and reporting processes.

Skills

Grant coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration / business administration / environmental science / sustainability / research or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Rivanna Authorities in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Grants & Sustainability Program Coordinator to lead grant administration, coordinate multi-department input, and streamline workflows across finance and sustainability initiatives. This on-site role emphasizes documented processes, timeline tracking, and strong internal communication.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and limited travel, with duties including grant alignment, financial coordination, and sustainability program support to