Grant Manager II

Trellis
, a nonprofit in Minneapolis, MN
, is looking to hire a full‑time (40 hours/week) Grant Manager II
. 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. This 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‑level role ensures alignment with federal and state requirements and plays a key role in developing 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 departments in navigating procurement.

• Competitive salary of $65,000 - $70,000/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

• Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration, social or human services, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grant or contract management, nonprofit operations, project management, compliance, policy development, or a related area.
• Knowledge of federal and state grantmaking rules and regulations such as Uniform Guidance.
• Demonstrated experience writing policies, procedures, or operational guidance.
• Experience with a Request for Proposal process and review procedures. Other relevant procurement procedures may be considered to meet this qualification.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint, and web‑based grant management and reporting systems.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved, and rural populations
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications include experience administering or managing federal, state, or foundation grant funds. Experience with meeting grant reporting and data requirements, , as well as program management. 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.

This position works,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
, with two or 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.

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.

If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please complete our short application and submit a cover letter. In your cover letter, briefly tell us about a time you noticed a grant‑related issue before it became urgent and what you did to address it. Then share an example of when you took something complex or disorganized (like data, guidance, or processes) and made it clearer or more useful for others.

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