Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1949 to welcome Holocaust survivors and returning World War II veterans looking to rebuild their lives in Kansas City. Today, JVS welcomes refugees and immigrants from around the world who are fleeing persecution in search of safety and opportunity. JVS embraces, encourages and empowers our newest neighbors in their journey to self-sufficiency. Offering an extensive array of services in community integration, health & wellness, and workforce development, JVS is Kansas City's premier immigrant-and-refugee-serving organization.

JVS offers a number of benefits to employees: health, vision and dental insurance, short-term disability, 403b plan including 3% employer contribution, paid holiday, sick and vacation time, and opportunities for professional development.

Section 1: Overview and Purpose of Position

Grants Manager is part of the fundraising team managing the grant process to work effectively and efficiently. They will perform grant research, grant writing, grant program design and implementation, compliance and grant reporting. JVS Grants Manager will provide clear communication of rules and regulations for approving grants, its specifications, requirements and objectives across all departments of the organization and the management. 

Section 2: Qualifications (skills, education, experience)

  • B.A. or equivalent experience and at least 3-5 years working in the field of nonprofit management required. Experience with grants and strong writing skills required. Experience with federal funding preferred.

Section 3: Responsibilities/Duties

  • Manage and develop strategies to optimize the grants administration process: o Manage existing grants by tracking proposal and reporting deadlines, maintaining grant files, prepare/share grant correspondence 
  • Coordinate submission of proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff, including narrative, budgets and any supporting documentation 
  • Coordinate and establish Grant Donor Profiles and establish next step proposals for relationship 
  • Take lead role in writing proposals and reports, managing and coordinating program staff, including managers, directors, and assistant executive director 
  • Identify new grant opportunities, develop/foster relationships with foundations/other funders, track submission deadlines 
  • Management of donor database regarding grant communications 
  • Provide training to staff as needed on grants management and reporting requirements
  • Supports financial reporting in coordination with Finance team 
  • Attends professional development training and stays abreast of the Office of Management and Budget Circulars and their applicability to grants management related to A-133 audit.
  • Maintains documentation as required by funders or other stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor

Section 4: Skills Needed

  • Attention to Detail Accomplishes a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. 
  • Communication Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information so as to anticipate problems and ensure effectiveness of the agency; effectively communicates by adjusting style, tone and level of detail appropriate to the audience and occasion. Possesses excellent writing skills that will produce applications and reports that are compelling, concise, and informative. 
  • Continuous Learning Demonstrates eagerness to acquire necessary technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve a client's needs effectively. Has the desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform a job more effectively. 
  • Cultural Awareness Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics; treats all people fairly and consistently; effectively works with people from diverse backgrounds by treating them with dignity and respect. 
  • Planning and Organizing Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of specific objectives. Sets priorities, goals, tracking systems and timetables to achieve maximum productivity. 
  • Relationship Building Able to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with others inside or outside of the organization, through multiple methods of communication, who can provide information, assistance, and support. 

Section 5: Working Conditions and Physical Effort

  • Position requires some flexibility in schedule, with some weekends and/or evenings required. 
  • Occasional travel to community events, public service providers, and other service locations will be necessary. Use of personal vehicle is necessary with mileage reimbursement.
  • Much of the work is typically performed in an interior temperature-controlled office work environment. Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Use of cell phone is also required with partial reimbursement by agency. 
  • Moderate lifting of up to 25 pounds. 

Salary Range: $54,740 – $66,780

A note to Potential Candidates:

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary individuals and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification listed in the job description. Here at JVS we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work and that is okay. JVS strongly encourages you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every qualification described.

Please submit your resume to [email protected]