Senior Grants Manager

United States·Norwalksenior

OtherGrants Manager

0 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND The Maritime Aquarium’s mission is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet.

Technical Tools

OtherGrants Manager

The Maritime Aquarium’s mission is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet. For 37 years, the Aquarium has played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Norwalk and the region. The second largest family attraction in Connecticut, and 50 miles from New York City, the Aquarium hosts nearly 450,000 guests annually. Its primary exhibits take guests on a voyage from the shallow salt marshes and estuaries to the depths of the Long Island Sound and the ocean beyond, culminating with habitats for sharks and harbor seals. 

Altogether, the Aquarium is home to more than 8,000 animals and 285 species in 75 exhibits. A new 4D Theater offers a unique sensory film experience for guests. Its education programs introduce nearly 50,000 students, campers and scouts to marine and STEM education. The Aquarium is recognized as a top aquarium in the nation and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It is an active participant in the local and regional community. The strength of the Aquarium is its 85 full-time staff, and part-time and seasonal staff, in addition to our volunteers. 

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Senior Grant Manager is responsible for oversight of the agency-wide grant and restricted portfolio, pre through post award. This role is critical to support a growing complex grant and restricted funding portfolio across the organization. This position is responsible for coordinating monthly monitoring for progress across fiscal, compliance, programmatic deliverables, communications, and operational aspects of the full restricted portfolio. This coordination and support will extend to all implementing partners/consultants as related to the award. The Senior Grant Manager will execute complex duties with a high degree of independence and as part of a diverse team.

This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, offering a salary range of $60k-$65k per year.

Responsibilities

~2 min read

→Commitment to the Aquarium’s mission, with an appreciation for the important role that the Aquarium plays in conservation, education and the life of a vibrant community.
→Commitment to equity and social justice, and strong alignment with our organizational values.
→Strong relationship builder with experience collaborating successfully with a broad and diverse range of individuals.
→Highly motivated, creative problem solver and systems thinker.
→Working knowledge of nonprofit business operations and federal/ state grant funding mechanisms and compliance desired.
→Project a professional demeanor and exercises mature judgment.
→Broad base of relevant technical knowledge and problem-solving skills related to financial management.
→Strong organization skills, ability to coordinate and complete multiple tasks simultaneously, and work under deadlines.
→Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
→Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams, and maintain professional working relationships with organizational staff and partners.
→Strong project management skills in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
→Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Maritime Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.