Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$95k–$110k/yr
General Description The Director of Grants Management oversees the entire grant lifecycle, including prospecting new grant opportunities, writing proposals, managing compliance, and writing reports. This position will le…
Skills: Grant Administration, Compliance Management, Proposal Writing, Financial Oversight, Budget Tracking
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$28/hr
DESCRIPTION: Basic Function: Under the supervision of the Managers, this role contributes to the success of the Philadelphia Zoo by providing high quality animal care, positive animal wellbeing, exhibit maintenance and g…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Operant Conditioning, Animal Behavior, Veterinary Procedures, Environmental Enrichment
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The Director of Grants Management oversees the full grant lifecycle, from prospecting and proposal writing to compliance and reporting. This role serves as a strategic bridge between finance, development, and external funders to ensure alignment and regulatory adherence.
Requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and at least 5 years of experience in nonprofit or public sector grant administration. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in compliance, financial reporting, and stakeholder management.
The Director of Grants Management oversees the entire grant lifecycle, including prospecting new grant opportunities, writing proposals, managing compliance, and writing reports. This position will lead the administration of funding, manage compliance with complex City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of PA, and Federal regulations, and ensure accurate and timely reporting across programs. This role bridges the gap between finance, development, internal program managers, and external funders to ensure strategic alignment.
The Director will serve as a key member of the Zoo’s Development team, reporting directly to the Interim Chief Development Officer.
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred).
Requires 5+ years of nonprofit or public sector experience, with proven expertise in grant administration and compliance.
Occasional evening and weekend events are required to support Development Department events and activities.
Must successfully complete drug test and tuberculosis test prior to assuming position; ability to lift 15lbs, may require combination of sitting, standing, walking throughout the Zoo, successful completion of a post-offer criminal and child abuse clearances, credit record check prior to assuming position, must be able to utilize the following equipment, e.g., computer, telephone, copier and printer.
EEO Statement: The Philadelphia Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The region’s leading family destination and one of the area’s foremost conservation organizations!
The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year.
Offices: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, US
View all jobs at Philadelphia ZooThe region’s leading family destination and one of the area’s foremost conservation organizations!
The Philadelphia Zoo’s 42-acre Victorian garden is home to more than 1,300 animals, many of them rare and endangered. The Zoo, fulfilling its mission of conservation, science, education and recreation, supports and engages in conservation efforts to protect endangered species around the world. Cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and much more make the Zoo Philadelphia's leading family attraction with over 1.2 million visitors last year.
Offices: 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, US
View all jobs at Philadelphia Zoo