Remote Grants & Operations Manager - Rural Climate Impact

Heartland Fund; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Heartland Fund is seeking an experienced Grants and Operations Manager to support its Resource Rural and Rural Climate Partnership programs. You will manage grant agreements and contracts, optimize systems, and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external partners across rural America.

The role requires a collaborative, service‑oriented project manager who can oversee logistics, ensure efficient operations, and build strong relationships with grantees.

Qualifications

• Experience managing grants and contracts.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across rural communities.
• Proven track record of building relationships and facilitating partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant agreements and contracts to support program goals.
• Develop and optimize operational systems and tools.
• Coordinate logistics and interactions with grantees and partners.
• Balance big-picture strategy with attention to detail to keep projects on track.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Systems development

Relationship-building

Job description

Heartland Fund is seeking an experienced Grants and Operations Manager to support its Resource Rural and Rural Climate Partnership programs. You will manage grant agreements and contracts, optimize systems, and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external partners across rural America.

The role requires a collaborative, service‑oriented project manager who can oversee logistics, ensure efficient operations, and build strong relationships with grantees.