Hybrid Grants Manager for Rural Impact

Center for Rural Affairs

Lyons (NE)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 74,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Center for Rural Affairs in Lyons, Nebraska is seeking a Grants Manager who will oversee the grant lifecycle—from research to proposal to reporting. You’ll collaborate with program staff, manage budgets to funder guidelines, and ensure compliance across grants.

This role reports to the Senior Development Director and requires a collaborative, mission-driven mindset. You will track deadlines in Salesforce, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, and help secure resources for rural

Qualifications

Relationship-building: you know how to talk with people to learn what needs they have through conversation and inquiry.
Drive to achieve results: you anticipate hurdles and come up with pragmatic, innovative solutions with financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with program staff to oversee the grant lifecycle—from research to proposal to reporting.
Track progress in Salesforce and ensure budgets align with funder requirements.
Maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including partners from marginalized communities.
Coordinate planning, writing, and management of proposals, including research, development, and submission.