Grants and Program Project Manager

New Mexico Immigrant Law Center

Grants and Program Project Manager coordinating federal, state, and philanthropic grants for NMILC, an immigrant legal services nonprofit. Managing compliance, reporting, data, and cross-team program operations.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant management, including program operation planning, compliance with administrative requirements, and effective communication with funders. Proficient in utilizing technology for documentation and data management, with a strong focus on collaboration and organizational impact.

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Grant ManagementProject CoordinationFluxx GrantSeekerLegalServerMicrosoft Office

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Hard Skills

Grant AdministrationProgram EvaluationData CollectionBudget ModificationPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementDetail-OrientedVerbal CommunicationCollaborative Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

Fluxx GrantSeekerLegalServerMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementFederal Grant AdministrationImmigration Legal Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute program operation plans for restricted and unrestricted philanthropic funding and major grants and contracts
Lead multiple projects simultaneously, assign roles, track progress, and ensure timely completion
Disseminate information about program deliverables, modifications, policies, and procedures through grant kick-off meetings and cross-departmental communication
Manage grant documentation and file storage across NMILC’s technology infrastructure
Design improvements in NMILC’s LegalServer online case management database and Case Management Manual
Implement grant administrative requirements, including trainings, license renewals, and personnel document updates
Track program feedback on grant matters to inform future grant applications and renewals
Coordinate funder communications regarding grant requirements and documentation
Coordinate funder site visits, assign roles, and lead preparations
Prepare grant award modifications and budget modification narratives, and coordinate submissions
Prepare grant reports independently or collaboratively
Track and compile program data for internal evaluation and funder reporting
Collaborate on drafting contract-required policies
Support internal reviews and improvements of grant management practices, processes, and policies
Support transitioning grants management practices and data into Fluxx GrantSeeker
Participate in and co-lead weekly Grants and Operations team meetings
Represent the Grants and Operations teams in all-staff and program team meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of four years of relevant experience and education
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented, with commitment to producing high-quality work requiring minimal review
Excellent writing, research, analytical, design, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of immigration legal services preferred
Experience in nonprofit management or federal grant administration preferred
Prior experience with Fluxx GrantSeeker or similar preferred
Experience with LegalServer or similar case management systems preferred
Passion for data collection and analysis to enhance organizational impact preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of individual employee health premium paid by NMILC for the Base Plan
50% of dependent health premiums paid by NMILC
Buy-up health plan available
401(k) plan
Discretionary employer match up to 10% of base salary
Optional Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax medical and dependent care costs
Flexible work schedule
Hybrid remote work options
15 paid vacation days annually
Earned sick leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
Company-paid federal holidays
2 weeks of winter break
1 week of spring break
1 week of summer break
Other days established in coordination with the local public school schedule