Operations Grant Manager

PBS Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Hawai‘i is seeking an Operations Grants Manager to support institutional, capacity-building, and multi-year grants that strengthen our sustained operations. You will prepare proposals, manage calendars and reporting, track budgets and deliverables, and nurture relationships with foundations and agencies.

The role emphasizes clear writing, disciplined research, and the ability to juggle deadlines while leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency in proposal development and reporting.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strong research and data gathering abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience tracking budgets and reporting.
• Comfort using AI-assisted research and writing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare institutional, capacity-building, and multi-year grant proposals.
• Manage calendars and reporting schedules.
• Track budgets and deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with foundations and agencies.

Skills

Clear writing

Research skills

Deadline management

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder management

Tools

AI writing tools

Job description

Operations Grants Manager

Salary Range: $67,000–$71,000, commensurate with experience.

PBS Hawai‘i is seeking a steady and organized Operations Grants Manager to support institutional, capacity‑building, and multi‑year grants that strengthen our long‑term sustainability. The ideal candidate is a clear writer, disciplined researcher, and someone who can manage multiple deadlines while keeping track of details. This role also uses emerging tools, including AI‑assisted research and writing platforms, to improve efficiency in prospecting, proposal development, and reporting.

The Operations Grants Manager works closely with leadership to prepare proposals, manage calendars and reporting, track budgets and deliverables, and maintain strong relationships with foundations and agencies. The position requires a mix of writing, organization, and follow‑through, with a focus on supporting PBS Hawai‘i's core operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare proposals for institutional, capacity‑building, and multi‑year grants.
• Manage calendars and reporting schedules.
• Track budgets and deliverables.
• Maintain strong relationships with foundations and agencies.

This position requires in‑person attendance during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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