Merit America is looking for a Grants Specialist to lead the full range of post-award activities for grant reports across our portfolio of 30+ funders. You will play a key support role in fundraising and business development efforts, including drafting proposals and conducting prospect research, all in service of our mission to create upward mobility for low-wage workers.

What You'll Do

Research, develop, and manage complex grant reports for our portfolio of 30+ funders, and all associated post-award reporting requirements.
Monitor grant performance against key commitments and communicate progress—and any emerging gaps—to internal teams and funders.
Contribute to grant proposals, including multi-year foundation and federal applications.
Contribute to concept notes, overviews, and external-facing materials tailored to prospective funders.
Support with the development of other tailored funder-facing materials, such as learner and alumni stories.
Review grant agreements regularly and maintain systems to track reporting deadlines, data needs, and compliance requirements.
Manage funders’ online grant portals for post-award processes.
Gather, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data—including program activity, learner outcomes, and impact metrics—to strengthen funder reporting.
Interpret grant-specific data to identify trends, highlight impact, and inform tailored communications with funders.
Continuously monitor funder news and trends, and share insights with the team to strengthen engagement and renewal strategy.
Stay current on national and regional trends in workforce development and education to incorporate relevant insights into reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Coaching, Program, Data, Communications, etc.) to produce clear, concise, and compelling communications with funders.
Coordinate with external partners on joint grants (or subgrants) to gather required data and reporting inputs.
Liaise with funders as needed to clarify deadlines, templates, reporting expectations, and compliance questions.
Prepare for and participate in funder meetings, as needed.

What We're Looking For

Committed to Merit America’s mission to pave pathways to family-sustaining careers, break the poverty cycle, and create upward mobility for low-wage workers.
Demonstrated history of embodying our values, which inform our work and drive our organization's culture.
Shared sense of responsibility and ownership for our collective work in making a positive impact on the community we support.
Committed to continuous learning and growth in advancing inclusive excellence and closing gaps across lines of difference.
Passionate about fostering a workplace culture that embraces and values individual differences.
Experience with grant writing, reporting, and research with diverse funders (corporate, foundation, federal).
Familiarity with interpreting compliance requirements related to grants management, contracts, and audits.
Strong planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Strong written communication skills, maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to grammar, formatting, and copy editing.
Ability to distill complex information and data into compelling, accessible grant reports and proposals.
Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.
Proactive and autonomous approach, taking ownership of processes and effectively problem-solving as needed.
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, building trust and strong working relationships across functions.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather relevant information and ensure coherence in deliverables.
Work independently with minimal supervision, taking responsibility for high-quality and timely task completion.

Nice to Have

Experience with Salesforce.
Familiarity with the workforce development sector.
Comfort working with ChatGPT or similar AI tools.
Familiarity with grant management software beyond Salesforce (e.g., Submittable, Fluxx).
Experience with impact measurement and evaluation frameworks.
Prior experience in education, workforce development, or social impact sectors.
Familiarity with interpreting compliance and legal requirements related to grants management, contracts, and audits.

Technical Stack

Salesforce
ChatGPT or similar AI tools
Grant management software (e.g., Submittable, Fluxx)

Team & Environment

You will report directly to Maureen Silva, Director of Institutional Giving and actively work with Merit America’s Development team.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $88,000
4-day work week (Fridays are an operating day if there is a holiday closure during the week)
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage)
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Merit
Education & personal development reimbursement
Catalog of courses for professional learning and development
Short and long-term disability
Unlimited vacation (after a 90-day introductory period)
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year of employment)
11 federally recognized holidays
2 week holiday office closure in December/January
401(k) retirement plan with automatic Merit contribution
Wellness Benefits/Wellness Resources
Discount perks at work program
Phone/technology stipend
Home office setup stipend
Affinity groups and community building via virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must reside within the 50 states or District of Columbia.

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