Grants Administrator Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Business

The Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Grants Administrator in the Partnership Marketing Division to play a pivotal role in expanding the impact of the iconic Virginia Is For Lovers® brand by helping tourism businesses and organizations succeed in our grant programs. This role blends analytical precision with real-world partnership building, supporting tourism partners of all sizes through smart grant management, education, and collaboration.

This position directly supports tourism businesses, destinations, and communities by helping them stretch their marketing dollars, grow visitation, and strengthen local economies. You will be part of a collaborate team stewarding one of the most recognizable tourism brands in the country while making a tangible impact statewide.

Responsibilities:

Manage grant management timelines from application through closeout, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and smooth execution across multiple programs

Track, analyze, and report grant activity using databases and Excel, transforming data into clear, actionable insights

Oversee reimbursement processes, including invoice review, eligibility verification, and financial documentation

Serve as a trusted resource for tourism partners, providing guidance on grant eligibility, processes, and best practices

Present grant programs and processes through in-person visits, webinars, and virtual meetings in partnership with program leadership

Support continuous improvement of grant systems and processes to better serve Virginia’s tourism industry

Job Qualifications:

Strong working knowledge of Access, Excel, and Microsoft Office, with comfort turning numbers into stories

Experience with grant accounting, financial tracking, and compliance

Clear, confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Highly organized mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Understanding of tourism marketing and tourism development

Customer-first, hospitality-driven approach to working with partners

Ability to engage with partners across Virginia

Experience:

Two years of experience in grants management with an emphasis on financial tracking and compliance.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VTC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. All candidates must apply through our website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Salary minimum: $65,000. Final date to receive applications:
March 4, 2026.

VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.

Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at or vtchr. TDD


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