Downtown Development Authority Operations & Grants Manager
About the role
The Operations & Grants Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority (DDA), overseeing public-facing grant programs, and ensuring the successful implementation of DDA's strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
Manage and track implementation and progress of DDA programs, strategic initiatives, capital and public improvement projects, ensuring initiatives remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, timelines, deliverables, and milestone tracking systems; maintain project records, agreements, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Establish accountability systems, metrics and reporting tools that help leadership and the Board monitor organizational performance.
Serve as the primary administrator for DDA grant and incentive programs including façade grants, sidewalk improvement grants, construction assistance programs, business incentive programs, and future funding initiatives.
Manage DDA grant application processes, eligibility review, award documentation, reimbursement requests, compliance requirements, and grant closeout.
Maintain program records, performance metrics, and reporting systems; monitor funded projects to ensure compliance with program requirements and funding agreements.
Prepare reports, recommendations, and updates regarding program activity, outcomes, and effectiveness.
Develop and refine grant program policies, procedures, forms, and administration processes.
Maintain DDA financial records and supporting documentation; assist in monthly financial report preparation for the Executive Director, Board Treasurer, and Board of Directors.
Process invoices, reimbursements, grant payments, and other financial transactions; monitor budgets and prepare budget-to-actual reporting; track project and grant expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
Cook up annual audits, support external accounting partners, and maintain records required for audits, financial reviews, grants, and compliance requirements.
Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies, contracts, grant requirements, reporting obligations, and applicable regulations.
Prepare reports, presentations, financial summaries, grant updates, meeting minutes, and project status reports.
Cook up Board meeting logistics, agendas, packets, supporting materials, and meeting documentation.
Track organizational priorities, action items, deadlines, and Board directives.
Support the Executive Director in implementing Board priorities and organizational goals.
Develop and improve internal systems, workflows, procedures, and operational processes that support organizational effectiveness.
Research, identify, and monitor grant opportunities that align with DDA priorities and strategic initiatives.
Aid the Executive Director in preparing and submitting grant applications and funding requests.
Cook up supporting documentation, project information, budgets, schedules, and reporting required for grant submissions.
Manage post-award reporting, compliance tracking, reimbursement requests, and grant documentation.
Manage a grant calendar and funding pipeline to support future organizational opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: High school diploma or GED, five (5) or more years of experience operations, project management, grant administration, or a related role.
PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, nonprofit management, finance, accounting, or related field, three (3) or more years of experience operations, project management, grant administration, or a related role.