Grants Manager Vacancy.
Emerging Artist Grant Manager Vacancy (Volunteer Position)
Location: [ Remote]
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Grants Director
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About the Role
We are seeking a Grants Manager who is passionate about art, culture, and social justice to join our team. This role is central to ensuring effective, compliant, and values-aligned grantmaking. The Grants Manager will oversee day-to-day grants administration, support data integrity and reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes that serve applicants, grantees, and internal teams.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to equity-centered philanthropic practices.
Key Responsibilities
Grants Management
Manage the full grants lifecycle, including application intake, review, award processing, reporting, and close-out
Conduct due diligence and ensure compliant, timely, and transparent grantmaking
Document, maintain, and train staff on grants procedures and policies
Partner with the Grants Director to improve and innovate grants systems and workflows
Communicate with applicants and grantee partners to support their engagement and use of online systems
Maintain accurate and complete electronic grant files that meet legal, auditing, and internal requirements
Produce data reports and analyses for internal and external stakeholders
Participate in Community Partnerships and Strategy team activities to ensure alignment with organizational strategy
Engage in the broader philanthropic and grants management learning community
Provide project and administrative support to the Grants Director as assigned
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in grants management, philanthropy, nonprofit administration, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Experience working with grants management systems
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commitment to equity, social justice, and ethical grantmaking practices
Comfort working with data, reports, and systems
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the communities most impacted by systemic inequities. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and justice-centered workplace.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in the role and relevant experience to info@saromagazine.com.