Main Street America (MSA) leads an inclusive, impact-driven movement dedicated to re-energizing and strengthening downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts through place-based economic development and community preservation. We work in collaboration with thousands of local partners and grassroots leaders across the nation who share our commitment to advancing shared prosperity, creating resilient economies, and improving quality of life.
Requirements
- Oversee development of departmental and programmatic budgets and closely monitor performance.
- Develop and track departmental goals, ensuring alignment with MSA’s organizational strategic plan.
- Manage and inspire a team of two direct reports, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Convene staff and coordinate work across an expanded group of internal stakeholders engaged in grantmaking or related functions.
- Oversee and support management of five active sub-granting programs.
- Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members, and manage their ongoing transitions to new, specialized Partnership Management and Revenue Operations roles on the team
- Lead assessment of grantmaking platforms and implement improvements for efficiency and scalability.
- Audit existing tools like Submittable, Docusign, Airtable, and Asana, ensuring alignment with program needs.
- Design and refine systems to improve grant program management and impact measurement.
- Support team in adoption of new CRM.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow grant programs as a revenue source for MSA.
- Monitor budget performance and revenue outcomes, identifying opportunities for optimization.
- Align grant operations with long-term organizational goals and network value.
- Advise on and help manage sub-granting programs housed within other MSA departments.
- Oversee partner management strategy with funder partners, including corporate, philanthropic, and government stakeholders.
- Along with members of the team, represent MSA in external engagements to strengthen partnerships and secure funding.
- Collaborate across internal and external teams to reconcile partner priorities with MSA’s mission and capacity.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Generous paid time off, including more than 25 holidays annually
- Flexible 35-hour workweek and "Rejuvenation Weeks" for focus and planning
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Retirement plan contributions and a pre-tax 403(b) plan option
