Description

• Coordinate the implementation of grant-funded programs, projects, or initiatives-including conferences, retreats, cohorts, and residency programs--according to the grant agreement. 
• Work closely with program manager, project leads, participants, and vendors to develop detailed project plans and timelines. 
• Ensure that project activities align with grant objectives, timelines and budget.

Financial Management:

• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to manage grant budgets, expenditures and financial reporting. 
• Provide regular updates on financial status and projections to relevant stakeholders. 
• Receive and organize invoices from grant partners and vendors, submitting check requests and ensuring prompt payment. 

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports, financial reports and other documentation required by the grant agreement in collaboration with three participating organizations. 
• Collect, organize and maintain all relevant project documentation, including contracts, invoices and correspondence with funders. 

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for grant-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. 
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between project team members, partners and funders. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, vendor and participants, ensuring clear and timely communication regarding project progress and challenges. 

Project Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Develop and implement systems to monitor project progress, milestones and outcomes. 
• Collect and analyze data to assess the effectiveness and impact of grant-funded activities. 
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for adjustments to project plans as needed. 

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience is preferred. 
• An understanding and interest in feminist, womanist and queer theologies. 
• Proven experience in grant administration, project management, or related roles. 
• Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements and reporting processes. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. 
• Excellent planning, implementation and management skills. 
• Knowledge of financial management principles and experience managing budgets. 
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector or with government grants is preferred. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment. 
• Ability to work in a goal-oriented environment and contribute to a team effort. 
• High energy, initiative, flexibility and commitment to CTS's mission are required. 
• Critical thinker with strong analytical skills; ability to draw insight from complex data.