Outdoor Recreation Grants Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation seeks a grants leader to administer outdoor recreation grants, overseeing a small team and coordinating with federal funding programs.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance Vermont's outdoor recreation offerings and ensure compliant grant management across state and federal funds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of administrative experience including accounting/budgeting and supervisory responsibilities.
• OR bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or public administration with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• OR high school diploma with 6+ years of administrative experience including accounting/budgeting and supervision.
• OR associate's degree with 4+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and administration of outdoor recreation grants for Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
• Supervise a team of 2-3 grant specialists.
• Serve as liaison to federal funding agencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve Vermont's outdoor recreation opportunities.

Skills

Grant administration

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Partnership coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years admin exp

Bachelor's in accounting / business / public administration + 2+ yrs

High school diploma + 6+ yrs admin exp incl. accounting/supervision

Associate's degree + 4+ yrs experience

Job description

This position provides leadership and administration of outdoor recreation grants for Vermont's Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, managing both state and federally-funded programs. The incumbent will supervise a team of 2-3 grant specialists, serve as liaison to federal funding agencies, and collaborate with internal and external partners to improve Vermont's outdoor recreation opportunities.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years professional administrative experience with accounting/budgeting and supervisory responsibilities
• OR bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or public administration with 2+ years relevant experience
• OR high school diploma with 6+ years professional administrative experience including accounting/budgeting and supervision
• OR associate's degree in related field with 4+ years experience
• Experience with grant administration and federal funding programs
• Supervisory experience with clerical or administrative staff