Travel Manager jobs in Oregon

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

Travel Oregon is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to lead and administer our competitive and matching grants programs, as well as other funding initiatives. In this role, you will use your cultural competence and exceptional communication skills to design and enhance our programs, ensuring they effectively support and uplift communities across the state.

As the Grants Manager, you will:

●      Lead the development of program improvements and guidelines, making a meaningful impact on the success of our initiatives.

●      Deliver information to both internal and external stakeholders with clarity and precision.

●      Oversee the entire grants process, from application and review to awards, ensuring timely management of deadlines and payment schedules.

●      Track and manage projects from award disbursement through final reporting, documentation, and analysis, ensuring all requirements are met.

Your role will be pivotal in strengthening Oregon’s tourism industry, fostering goodwill, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR DUTIES

Program Administration

●      Lead in the ongoing development and improvement of the Competitive Grants program.

●      Ensure applicants comply with program requirements.

●      Communicate agreement terms to grantees/contractors.

●      Lead advisory team to ensure program is representative of partner and agency needs.  

●      Provide technical assistance on grant programs.

●      Develop and present grant trainings and info sessions.

●      Represent Travel Oregon at industry events and committees.

Program Monitoring & Compliance

●      Ensure awardees comply with program requirements and monitor project progress.

●      Maintain accurate grant data and records.

●      Analyze financial reports and ensure funds are properly disbursed.

Program Coordination

●      Coordinate grant 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 Travel Oregon’s values and commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

●      Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Economic Development, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and training.

●      Four years of experience in progressively responsible positions in grant-making.

●      Cultural competence to design effective programs and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

●      Experience in planning and monitoring grant processes to meet strategic goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

●      Experience in philanthropy, government, or nonprofit sectors.

●      Strong interpersonal communication skills across cultures.

●      Ability to capture and apply knowledge for continuous improvement.

●      Capability to represent the organization at senior levels.

●      Detail-oriented with excellent time management and the ability to handle competing priorities.

●      Strong analytical skills for reviewing documentation, data, and budgets.

●      Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

●      Proficient in delivering presentations both online and in-person.

●      Strong writing and editing skills.

●      Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and opportunities.

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:

Starting 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 cheryl@traveloregon.com. 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/pages/veterans.aspx.