Hybrid – Remote and Marysville, CA
Are you passionate about investing in the future of a small community and working with local partners toward leveraging grant opportunities? Do you bring creativity, initiative, and a deep understanding of the people, history, and culture that make Yuba County unique? If you’re a self-starter with strong ties to the community — someone who can be both assertive and easy to work with — we want to meet you!
As the Grants Program Manager, you will manage many projects aimed at assisting partnering districts, agencies and non-profits, all who serve the people of Yuba County in Yuba Water’s various mission areas. You will also be the primary point of contact for partners seeking agency support toward fulfilling their mission objectives, and perform management-level grant administration, policy development, strategic direction, as well as assisting partners in seeking additional outside grant funds.
Under general direction, with the support of subject matter experts, the Grants Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the strategic direction and daily administration of the Agency’s community outreach grants programs and finding ways to assist Yuba Water’s partners. This role offers autonomy to be innovative and creative, developing new pathways to help grantees succeed while serving as the Agency’s primary liaison to community partners and funding entities.
serving as the Agency’s primary liaison to community partners and funding entities.
The ideal candidate is someone who truly knows Yuba County — its strengths, its challenges, and its opportunities — and who thrives on building authentic, productive relationships. We are looking for someone with a high degree of professional judgement, initiative and accountability, as well as the ability to embrace Yuba Water Agency’s core mission areas in creating opportunities toward improving life in Yuba County.
If you are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking agency where you will have exceptional opportunities to advance your career, take on exciting projects, and be a part of a dynamic team, then this is a great match for you! Give me a call if you want to discuss details and the potential for upward mobility soon!
Some key initiatives you’ll work on:
- Managing dozens of existing grant projects with local irrigation districts, reclamation districts, municipal water suppliers, and other community and first responder organizations.
- Working with Yuba Water’s partners to help them develop capital improvement plans to help provide Agency leadership with a better understanding surrounding future needs.
- Further development of Yuba Water’s acclaimed community outreach grant program, including policy and long-term strategy.
- The development and implementation of internal grants management tools.
- Simplifying and streamlining and standardizing the ways partners apply for assistance from Yuba Water.
