Stewardship Investments Manager
Apply NowCompany: Travel Oregon
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
About Travel Oregon
Do you have a passion for Oregon, along with an appreciation for the unpredictable and somewhat maverick nature of this place we call home? Working for Travel Oregon is more than a job. It is a life less ordinary, an eternal quest to share the next farm-to-table meal, powdery slope, coastal sunrise, or cultural experience. Our mission is to inspire travel that uplifts Oregon communities. We work with our communities to be stewards of Oregon, we work to optimize economic opportunity, advance equity, and respect the ecosystems, cultures, and places that make Oregon ... Oregon.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Stewardship Investments Manager oversees matching grants and other funding programs, creating equitable funding initiatives that support strategic goals. Key responsibilities include developing funding programs, including the creation of guidelines, managing the application, review, and awards process, and tracking projects from disbursement to final reporting. This role ensures compliance with laws, fosters goodwill, and strengthens Oregon's tourism industry. The position includes administering the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grants Program and the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Tourism Promotion Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR DUTIES
Program Design
Develop and implement creative, equitable funding programs (e.g., sponsorships, grants, scholarships) to support strategic goals.
Research and pursue grants and other funding opportunities with agency departments.
Program Administration
Improve and evolve existing grants/investment programs.
Ensure applicant compliance with program requirements.
Communicate agreement terms to awardees and contractors.
Provide technical assistance on grant/investment programs.
Develop and present grant/investment trainings and info sessions.
Represent the agency at industry events and meetings and build relationships with other grantmakers.
Program Monitoring & Compliance
Ensure projects comply with program requirements, reviewing reports and financial documentation.
Maintain accurate data and records.
Analyze financial reports and ensure funds are properly disbursed.
Program Coordination
Coordinate grant/investment review committees and manage communications with applicants.
Collaborate with the Communications team to promote grants and success stories.
Manage program milestones and tasks in the project management system.
General
Participate in meetings and initiatives to support workplace culture and agency strategy.
Perform other duties as assigned, aligning with the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Economic Development, or related field, or equivalent education and training.
Four years of experience in grant-making or a combination of grant-making and fundraising/development.
Experience developing funding processes to support program goals.
Ability to efficiently develop and monitor funding processes to meet strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy, government, or nonprofit sectors.
Strong interpersonal communication skills across cultures.
Ability to apply knowledge for continuous improvement.
Capability to represent the organization at senior levels.
Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills and flexibility with priorities.
Analytical skills for reviewing documentation, data, and budgets.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to communicate complex details clearly and friendly.
Proficient in delivering presentations both online and in-person.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Adaptability to changing requirements and embracing new challenges.
About Our Work Environment:
This position is designated as hybrid. Business needs may require the employee to come into a designated workplace on a periodic basis. Our employees working in roles designated as hybrid or remote must reside in Oregon. Overnight travel, up to 15% of work time, is required in this position.
Travel Oregon offers flexible schedules and telecommuting arrangements that meet the needs of the agency and our staff while aiming to balance that flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration and best serving our mission. As a semi-independent state agency, we feel strongly about cultivating and nurturing strong relationships, both across our workforce and with our many partners and stakeholders throughout the state. To support that aim, our employees working in roles designated as hybrid or remote must reside in Oregon.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $73,650-$88,400
Benefits
- Accrual of 15 days paid vacation plus 3 days personal business leave and 12 days paid
- Sick leave; 11 paid holidays, 3 days paid volunteer leave, and available paid bereavement leave
- 100% of health care premiums for core benefits (medical/dental/vision) for employee and family are paid by Travel Oregon
- Optional health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- After six full months of employment, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including generous Travel Oregon contributions with no employee match required; optional participation in a 403(b) account (Oregon Savings Growth Plan) is also available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Travel Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage and respect different viewpoints and experiences as being essential to the process of innovation. We strive to acquire, grow, and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace that applies principles and standards equitably while supporting the needs and accommodations of the individual employee.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal and state laws, it is the policy of Travel Oregon to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the employment application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [redacted]. Travel Oregon provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Please review the following webpage on veterans' preference in state employment and indicate your status and submit documentation accordingly: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/page
Do you have a passion for Oregon, along with an appreciation for the unpredictable and somewhat maverick nature of this place we call home? Working for Travel Oregon is more than a job. It is a life less ordinary, an eternal quest to share the next farm-to-table meal, powdery slope, coastal sunrise, or cultural experience. Our mission is to inspire travel that uplifts Oregon communities. We work with our communities to be stewards of Oregon, we work to optimize economic opportunity, advance equity, and respect the ecosystems, cultures, and places that make Oregon ... Oregon.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Stewardship Investments Manager oversees matching grants and other funding programs, creating equitable funding initiatives that support strategic goals. Key responsibilities include developing funding programs, including the creation of guidelines, managing the application, review, and awards process, and tracking projects from disbursement to final reporting. This role ensures compliance with laws, fosters goodwill, and strengthens Oregon's tourism industry. The position includes administering the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grants Program and the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Tourism Promotion Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR DUTIES
Program Design
Develop and implement creative, equitable funding programs (e.g., sponsorships, grants, scholarships) to support strategic goals.
Research and pursue grants and other funding opportunities with agency departments.
Program Administration
Improve and evolve existing grants/investment programs.
Ensure applicant compliance with program requirements.
Communicate agreement terms to awardees and contractors.
Provide technical assistance on grant/investment programs.
Develop and present grant/investment trainings and info sessions.
Represent the agency at industry events and meetings and build relationships with other grantmakers.
Program Monitoring & Compliance
Ensure projects comply with program requirements, reviewing reports and financial documentation.
Maintain accurate data and records.
Analyze financial reports and ensure funds are properly disbursed.
Program Coordination
Coordinate grant/investment review committees and manage communications with applicants.
Collaborate with the Communications team to promote grants and success stories.
Manage program milestones and tasks in the project management system.
General
Participate in meetings and initiatives to support workplace culture and agency strategy.
Perform other duties as assigned, aligning with the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Economic Development, or related field, or equivalent education and training.
Four years of experience in grant-making or a combination of grant-making and fundraising/development.
Experience developing funding processes to support program goals.
Ability to efficiently develop and monitor funding processes to meet strategic goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in philanthropy, government, or nonprofit sectors.
Strong interpersonal communication skills across cultures.
Ability to apply knowledge for continuous improvement.
Capability to represent the organization at senior levels.
Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills and flexibility with priorities.
Analytical skills for reviewing documentation, data, and budgets.
Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to communicate complex details clearly and friendly.
Proficient in delivering presentations both online and in-person.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Adaptability to changing requirements and embracing new challenges.
About Our Work Environment:
This position is designated as hybrid. Business needs may require the employee to come into a designated workplace on a periodic basis. Our employees working in roles designated as hybrid or remote must reside in Oregon. Overnight travel, up to 15% of work time, is required in this position.
Travel Oregon offers flexible schedules and telecommuting arrangements that meet the needs of the agency and our staff while aiming to balance that flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration and best serving our mission. As a semi-independent state agency, we feel strongly about cultivating and nurturing strong relationships, both across our workforce and with our many partners and stakeholders throughout the state. To support that aim, our employees working in roles designated as hybrid or remote must reside in Oregon.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $73,650-$88,400
Benefits
- Accrual of 15 days paid vacation plus 3 days personal business leave and 12 days paid
- Sick leave; 11 paid holidays, 3 days paid volunteer leave, and available paid bereavement leave
- 100% of health care premiums for core benefits (medical/dental/vision) for employee and family are paid by Travel Oregon
- Optional health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- After six full months of employment, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including generous Travel Oregon contributions with no employee match required; optional participation in a 403(b) account (Oregon Savings Growth Plan) is also available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Travel Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage and respect different viewpoints and experiences as being essential to the process of innovation. We strive to acquire, grow, and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace that applies principles and standards equitably while supporting the needs and accommodations of the individual employee.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal and state laws, it is the policy of Travel Oregon to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the employment application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [redacted]. Travel Oregon provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Please review the following webpage on veterans' preference in state employment and indicate your status and submit documentation accordingly: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/page