Full-Time Grants Manager
Job Description
Grants Manager
Location: Lowell, MA
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. (CHH) is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive leader who excels in grant research, writing, and management, ensuring the sustainability and expansion of our vital programs. As a Grants Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing the funding necessary to sustain and grow CHH’s trauma-informed survivor services, prevention initiatives, and community outreach efforts
Why Join Us?
The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. (CHH) is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Grants Manager to join our team! Your work will directly support survivors, help shape policy, and strengthen our partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
- Retirement Savings – Access to a 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.
- Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage – 70% of premiums covered by CHH
- Prioritized Mental Health & Wellness – Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing free, confidential counseling and additional resources to support your well-being.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy 120 hours of PTO annually (accrued monthly after 90 days),
- Paid Holidays & Winter Office Closure – Two weeks of paid holidays and a paid winter office closure (December 26-31).
- 4 day work week, Closed Fridays
- Flexible work schedule, Three days in office (M/W) One day remote
- Professional Development Investment – We provide $500 annually for training, certifications, and other professional growth opportunities.
- Wellness & Resilience Support – Participate in team-building retreats and resilience-building activities to recharge and stay connected.
- Free Parking – 100% employer-paid parking.
- Join our team and be part of an inclusive, mission-driven organization that values your expertise, invests in your growth!
Your Role in This Mission
As Grants Manager, you will:
- Grant Research & Development: Identify and evaluate funding opportunities that align with CHH’s mission, priorities, and capacity.
- Grant Writing & Submission: Lead the drafting, editing, and submission of compelling grant proposals with strong narratives, data, and supporting documentation.
- Grant Compliance & Reporting: Track awarded grants, manage reporting deadlines, and collaborate with program and finance teams to ensure compliance.
- Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with funders, community organizations, and government agencies to maximize funding opportunities.
- Collaboration & Data Management: Work with internal teams to collect program impact data and develop reports that tell a compelling story of CHH’s work.
- Funding Strategy: Work closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to align funding strategies with organizational goals.
- Community Engagement: Assess opportunities for CHH to engage in partnerships, coalitions, and initiatives that further our mission.
What We’re Looking For
- A highly organized, mission-driven professional with exceptional grant-writing, fundraising, and partnership development skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Proven track record of successful grant writing and grant management.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to synthesize information and create clear, persuasive funding proposals.
- Experience working with culturally diverse and historically underserved communities.
- Bilingual in Spanish, Khmer, or Portuguese is highly desirable.
Why This Role Matters
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing social justice through grant development. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to supporting survivors and advancing social justice
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000
How to Apply
Ready to Appy? To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a sample of a successful grant proposal to jobs@chhinc.org with the subject line: Grant Manager Application. No phone calls, please.11 total views, 0 today