Senior Grant Manager

Trellis, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, MN, is looking to hire a full-time (40 hours/week) Senior Grant Manager. This position is responsible for supporting the planning, administration, compliance, and oversight of federal Title III grant-funded programs. This midlevel role ensures alignment with federal and state requirements and plays a key role in maintaining relationships with funded partners, building organizational policies and procedures to support compliant and efficient grant operations. The position also provides technical expertise in the creation, review, and evaluation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assists the team in navigating procurement and grant-related contracting processes.

Why work for us? We have –

• Competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000/year, depending on qualifications.
• Amazing time off benefits – 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) a year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefits - with a 5% salary match starting 30 days after employment.
• Onsite Fitness Center
• An inclusive, welcoming, and positive environment where collaboration, learning and having fun at work is the norm
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical, dental, life, and disability plans for full-time employees (30 hours/week for FT employees), employer fully paid MN PFML
• A highly engaged and professional staff with leaders who listen, care and are supportive
• A reputation for being innovators and thought leaders with a commitment and a track record of improving the lives of all older adults

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Services, Gerontology, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Master's Preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in grant or contract management, nonprofit operations, project management, compliance, policy development, or a related area.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and Title III program requirements.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with contract management and subrecipient monitoring
• Experience supporting or managing RFPs or procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and grant reporting systems.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, and rural populations
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications include experience working with federal, state, or foundation grant compliance and reporting requirements, as well as a background in nonprofit grant coordination, program management, or advancement. The ideal candidate will also have experience organizing and presenting data or financial information, along with a solid understanding of nonprofit budgeting and the basics of fund accounting.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position works, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with two-three in office days per week and remaining time spent working from home or in the community. This position may require some nights and weekend schedules.

When working offsite, employees must meet specific internet criteria including demonstrated high speed connect ability and the ability to meet privacy and security standards with secure (password protected) internet and demonstrate successful performance.

ABOUT TRELLIS

Trellis, a nonprofit organization, advocates for older adults. We provide community organizations with funding, and older adults with information and connections to access the best resources to help them age well. By partnering with community and healthcare organizations, we strive to build age- and dementia-friendly networks that make daily life easier for older adults. We are committed to reducing care disparities in communities and ensuring every person has access to the services they need. We are innovators in the aging field.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ORGANIZATION?

If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please complete our short application and submit a cover letter and cover letter. In your cover letter, it should include two of the three topics below:

• Your experience managing federally funded grants, including compliance oversight.
• An example of how you have monitored contracts or service providers for compliance. or
• A brief statement describing your commitment to serving older adults and underserved populations.

We're looking for genuine, thoughtful reflections that help us understand how you approach grant management.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans