Grant Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Campus - CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary Job Shift: Day Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Grant Specialist at Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a Grant Specialist, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.

Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

As the Grant Specialist, you will be part of the Advancement Team providing project management of the grants program for Tanager. This role involves researching prospective resources, managing grant submission, reporting, building relationships with grantors and evaluating impact. Some examples of essential functions of the role are,

• Responsible for the development of grants program including researching grant opportunities and coordinating grant submissions that meet goals of Tanager operations and program support.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on grant goals indicating grants pending, awarded and declined.
• Provide analysis on grant program goals indicating trends of growth and areas in need of improvement
• Communicate effective with program staff regarding compliance needs
• Develop, cultivate and sustain relationships with grantees

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security:
  Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support:
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Growth Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay:
  Weekly payroll
• And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism Communications or a related field

If you’re passionate about helping youth find their strength, voice, and purpose — Tanager is the place for you. Join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings a new chance to make a positive impact.

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.