Grants Manager

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Grant Research, Strategy & Partnerships (25%): Identify and track funding aligned with Encuentro’s mission; manage a pipeline and calendar in Instrumentl; monitor funder priorities, deadlines, and trends; support partnerships; conduct research to strengthen proposals and reports. Grant Writing & Proposal Development (40%): Lead writing and submission of grants, LOIs, and concept papers; collaborate on narratives, outcomes, activities, and budgets; produce equity-centered, data-driven proposals.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Grant Management, Reporting & Compliance (25%): Manage post-award grants by tracking deliverables, timelines, and compliance; coordinate with program, finance, and leadership to collect accurate narrative and financial data; prepare and submit reports; maintain organized grant files; monitor performance, risks, opportunities, and renewals. Systems & Support (10%): Maintain and improve grant systems, templates, and processes; support fundraising strategy, planning, and learning; perform duties

Other Information/Requirements: 

Some evening or weekend availability may be required to meet deadlines or attend meetings
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen
and may occasionally stand, walk, or lift up to 35 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be
made for individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply: 

How to Apply
Please submit the following to [email protected]:
• Letter of Intent (max 2 pages) addressing:
o Why you are applying
o Relevant grant writing and management experience
o Knowledge of or connection to Latinx immigrant communities
o Alignment with Encuentro’s mission and this role
• Resume (English)
Subject line: “[Your Full Name] – Grants Manager/Writer”
For more info, visit: www.encuentronm.org. No phone calls please. Email questions to: [email protected]

Salary Range: 
$55,000–$65,000,
Contact Information
Name: 
Ilse Grijalva
Agency/Organization: 
La Plaza de Encuentro Gathering Place [cid:61386]
Address: 
La Plaza de Encuentro Gathering Place
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
5052472920
Business Fax: 
La Plaza de Encuentr
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.encuentronm.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 31 2026
Date to Remove: 
Feb 15 2026

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