Job Description

Job Location: 16000 CHRISTENSEN RD SUITE 250 - TUKWILA, WA 98188
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Leading the Change in Youth Development 
At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC), we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are a leader in youth development, providing a safe, affordable place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to more than 26,000 youth throughout the greater Seattle area.
As the third largest major metro Boys & Girls Club organization in the United States, we have a rich 75-year history serving King County youth. If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is for you!
Opportunity Overview: Senior Grants Officer
The Senior Grants Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for Boys & Girls Clubs of King County's institutional fundraising efforts. This role manages the full grant lifecycle—from prospect research and proposal development through award management, reporting, and stewardship—ensuring grant activities are compliant, efficient, and aligned with organizational priorities.
The Senior Grants Officer partners closely with Development, Finance, and Program leaders to strengthen grants operations, improve processes, and implement tools and systems that support long-term growth and accountability. This position directly supervises the Grant Writer.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Strategy & Proposal Leadership
- Manage a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional proposal development and submission processes.
- Maintain grant calendars, pipelines, and funder intelligence to support revenue goals.
- Review proposals and reports to ensure quality, compliance, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Grants Operations & Compliance
- Oversee the full grant lifecycle, including award setup, reporting, stewardship, and closeout.
- Partner with Finance to monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain organized documentation and ensure audit readiness.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accountability.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Lead the implementation and ongoing administration of grants management systems and workflows.
- Develop templates, SOPs, dashboards, and reporting tools that enhance visibility and collaboration.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert for grants operations and provide training to staff.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and coach the Grant Writer, establishing priorities and quality standards.
- Build strong partnerships across Development, Finance, and Program teams.
- Support funder stewardship activities, including reporting, site visits, and relationship management.
- Use data and insights to strengthen grant competitiveness and organizational impact.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years of progressive experience in grants management, institutional fundraising, or grant operations.
- Experience managing multiple grants and collaborating with Finance on budgets and reporting.
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Experience implementing or administering grants management systems, CRM platforms, or workflow tools.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and data management practices.
Preferred

Qualifications
- Experience in youth development, education, or human services.
- Experience with federal, state, or local government grants and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with grants and donor management platforms such as Blackbaud, Foundant, Salesforce, Fluxx, Instrumentl, or similar systems.
- Experience leading process improvement, change management, and staff training initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and attention to detail.
- Systems-thinking mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams.
- Commitment to equity, community impact, and mission-driven work.
HOURS: Regular Full-time, 40 Hours Per Week
LOCATION: Hybrid
SALARY: $90,000/yr. - $110,000/yr.
BENEFITS:
- Accessible PTO & Paid Holidays 
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance 
- 100% Employee Discount for Childcare Fees 
- Generous 401k Employer Matching 
- Employee Tuition Assistance 
- Orca Card 
All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e. copier toner.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.