Grant Coordinator, Braver Politics

Grant Coordinator, Braver Politics Braver Angels Part-Time, 25 hours/week, $25/hour Remote (Utah-Based) About Braver Angels Braver Angels is a national, citizen-led organization dedicated to depolarizing America. Through workshops, debates, and trainings, Braver Angels brings people from across the political spectrum together to build mutual understanding, respect, and constructive citizenship. Braver Politics is Braver Angels' initiative focused specifically on elected officials, candidates, and their staffs — helping them build skills for communicating across differences and modeling a healthier political culture at the local, state, and federal levels. Position Summary Braver Angels seeks a detail-oriented, self-directed Grant Coordinator and Project Manager to manage the full portfolio of grants and deliverables supporting Braver Politics. This part-time role ensures that every Braver Politics grant — from foundation and institutional funders alike — is administered and executed professionally, that program deliverables tied to grant agreements are completed on time, and that all financial and narrative reporting requirements are met in full and on schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grants or project management professional who wants flexible, part-time work supporting a mission-driven, cross-partisan organization working to reduce polarization in American politics. Location: Utah (remote; in-state or regional meetings may be requested) Employment Type: Part-time (estimated 25-30 hours/week; flexible schedule) Reports To: Director of Braver Politics Compensation: Commensurate with experience Key Responsibilities Grant Portfolio Management Maintain a master tracking system (calendar, dashboard, or grants management tool) of all active Braver Politics grants, including award amounts, periods of performance, deliverables, and reporting deadlines Serve as the internal point of contact ensuring grant terms and conditions are understood and followed by program staff and relevant volunteers Flag risks to compliance or timelines early and proactively coordinate solutions with program and finance staff Deliverables Coordination Logistical Support – Coordinate tasks such as gathering and booking quotes from caterers and event venues, following up on and tracking RSVPs for events, and other preparations for in-person and online events to meet grant benchmarks and deliverables. Track all grant-funded deliverables and spending (workshops, trainings, publications, convenings, data collection, etc.) against grant agreements and program plans Work with Braver Politics program staff and volunteers to confirm deliverables are progressing on schedule and gather documentation as they are completed Coordinate with relevant staff and volunteers to ensure any grant-required data, outcomes, or participant metrics are collected consistently and accurately Reporting Prepare, compile, and submit timely, accurate interim and final reports (narrative and financial) in accordance with each funder's requirements and templates Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure budget-to-actual figures for each grant are accurate and included appropriately in reports Maintain a reporting calendar and provide advance notice to program and leadership staff of upcoming deadlines Compliance & Documentation Maintain organized, audit-ready grant files (agreements, amendments, correspondence, deliverable documentation, and submitted reports) Monitor compliance with funder-specific requirements (e.g., acknowledgment/branding guidelines, restricted use of funds, matching requirements) Support renewal and continuation proposal processes as needed, including compiling progress data and drafting sections related to past performance Cross-Team Coordination Act as a liaison between the Braver Politics program team, Braver Angels' development/fundraising staff, and Finance staff to keep everyone aligned on grant status Communicate clearly and proactively with program leadership about upcoming deadlines, gaps, or needs Project Management Assist in coordinating and executing on grant deliverables in Utah and Colorado as needed, including completion of Organizer Training, task management Occasional short-term travel (in- and out-of-state) may be required. Coordinating with Braver Politics National leadership to further develop systems for volunteer training nationwide Qualifications Required 2+ years of experience in grant management, grant coordination, or nonprofit program administration Demonstrated experience tracking multiple grants/deliverables simultaneously and meeting reporting deadlines Excellent written communication skills, including experience writing or editing funder reports Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail Comfortable working independently and managing time in a remote, part-time role Based in Utah Proficiency with standard office and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office, project/grant tracking software) Preferred Experience with foundation and institutional grants in the nonprofit or civic engagement sector Familiarity with or interest in depolarization, civic bridge-building, or nonpartisan political engagement work Experience with budget tracking or working alongside finance/accounting staff on grant financials Familiarity with grants management platforms (e.g., Fluxx, Foundant, Salesforce, or similar) Experience in or familiarity with political communication, institutions, and campaign practices, etc. in order to facilitate events with public officials that meet grant benchmarks and deliverables. What Success Looks Like No missed grant deliverables or reporting deadlines across the Braver Politics portfolio Strong relationships with Braver Angels alliances on the ground Clean, well-organized, audit-ready grant files for every active grant Program staff and leadership have clear, up-to-date visibility into grant status at any time Funders receive professional, accurate, and timely communications and reports How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing relevant grant management experience to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Braver Angels is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants from across the political spectrum and all walks of life who share our commitment to depolarizing America.