Grants Manager

Grants Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Business Development, the Grants Manager oversees the development and administration of various state and federal grants for the MassMEP organization and our clients, including Workforce Training Fund grants. As the primary resource the Grants Manager will guide employees and clients through the grant process from development to a successful close out.   

Essential Tasks

• Serve as primary resource to MassMEP for Workforce Training Fund General and Consortium Grant to expedite grant development, preparation, and submission
• Aid MassMEP Business Development Advisors (BDAs), Project Managers, and clients for early grant development and subsequent grant preparation and submission
• Identify and coordinate funding opportunities with Workforce Training Fund Grants
• Collaborate with client to understand their needs and recommend solutions
• Where other grant opportunities are identified, draft persuasive grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization
• Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant activities as needed
• Facilitate QAR and/or FSR process and close out reporting for MassMEP Consortium Grants
• Maintain communication channels and assistance to clients through their contracting process with Commonwealth Corporation following their grant approval 
• Supervise Project Development Coordinator. Provide coaching and guidance to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
• Write MassMEP Success Stories
• Assist the with the completion of NIST Surveys
• Assist Marketing Team by organizing promoting and conducting grant related seminars and workshops
• Provide updates on products to Administration Manager for Salesforce Product List 

Competencies for Success

• Thrive in a team environment and be able work independently to contribute to the organization’s commitment to core values and strategic plans 
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks on sometimes short deadlines. 
• Excellent research and communication skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• High work ethic to facilitate the core values of the organization with integrity

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Business Administration, or equivalent demonstrated experience 
• 2-3 Years’ Experience in administrative, customer service, or project management position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Detailed knowledge of various types of grants including Consortium, Express, and General Grants
• Must be able to effectively interpret grant documents and communicate complex ideas to clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Certificate in Grant Writing
• Demonstrated experience in Grant Administration 
• Broad-based knowledge and experience of manufacturing operations, and MEP products and services
• Supervisory or Advisory Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand intermittently as required in an office environment
• Infrequent exposure to dust, heat and cold when visiting manufacturing facilities
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 lbs)

Travel

• Occasional travel within the state required

12/14/2025