Grant Development Manager

The Recycling Partnership

Grant Development Manager leading the identification and execution of grant-funded projects at The Recycling Partnership. Focused on advancing recycling infrastructure and community partnerships in priority areas.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and scope complex, multimillion dollar grant opportunities that support community infrastructure, education, outreach, and processing projects in priority communities and MRF sheds
Partner with communities, organizations, and coalitions to design grant proposals and special projects that meet local needs and align with TRP priorities
Conduct site visits, calls and targeted outreach to engage potential grantees and assess their readiness
Lead the development of grant projects, including proposals, budgets, timelines, impact estimates, grant mapping, contracts/grant agreements, and submissions approval
Ensure organizational success in meeting grant deliverables by aligning project activities with grant scopes, monitoring progress against milestones, and implementing corrective strategies when needed
Evaluate, adapt, and innovate to shape data-informed approaches and best practices to strengthen project effectiveness
Coach grantees and partners to strengthen operational systems, refine communication strategies, and enhance program design to maximize recycling participation and long-term program performance
Present proposals to internal and external stakeholders, using data and projected outcomes to secure funding
Lead and contribute to special projects and new initiatives, particularly those with restrictive funding requirements
Drive impactful community initiatives, spearheading special projects
Travel to project sites when on-the-ground guidance is needed to accelerate progress, strengthen partnerships, or remove operational barriers
Represent TRP at conferences, regional meetings, and community events to expand the project pipeline and strengthen relationships
Collaborate with team members to establish standards, improve workflows, and ensure accurate, accessible project records and operational procedures
Identify strategies and evidence-based best practices (BMPs) that measurably improve recycling behaviors participation, capture and public confidence
Evaluate and articulate the deployment, costs, and anticipated return on investment of interventions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm, problem solve, and design solutions and strategies
Maintain accurate, accessible public-facing resources on recycling systems and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or at least two years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience in recycling program operations, local government, communications, consulting, education/outreach, or a related field
Knowledge of recycling industry operations and methodologies, such as recycling program management, community engagement, waste services contracting, Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) operations, and industry best practices
Ability to apply system change concepts critically, solve complex problems, and make informed judgments
Demonstrated ability to make careful, responsible decisions about what to do, say, or share, particularly when handling ambiguous situations, or matters that require confidentiality and tact
Problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information, weigh options, assess risks and impacts, and make sound, timely decisions based on experience, reasoning, and available evidence
Collaborative mindset with experience working across cross-functional teams and contributing to organization-wide initiatives
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage in direct, respectful, and transparent dialogue
Proficiency with workplace technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Notion, Airtable, and technical support tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance Options (with 75% employer paid premiums)
Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employer paid Life, STD, and LTD Insurance
11 Paid Holidays
4 Weeks of Mandatory Vacation per year (office closures)
Flexible PTO and Sick Leave
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
529 Education Savings Plan
Cell Phone & Internet Stipend - $100/month
Annual remote work stipend - $1000 for your first year, $500 each year after supporting your home office setup
$500 annual professional development stipend
Work/Life Integration – we don’t just say it, we actually mean it
Flexible Schedules
Career Growth
Learning & Development Opportunities
Partnership Days

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Hard Skills & Tools

grant proposal developmentbudget managementimpact estimationgrant mappingcontract managementdata-informed approachesrecycling program managementwaste services contractingproblem-solvingsystem change concepts

Soft Skills

collaborative mindsetexceptional communicationcritical thinkingdecision-makingcoachingadaptabilityinnovationstakeholder engagementproject leadershiporganizational skills