Lead Adoptions Grant Manager - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Lead Adoptions Grant Manager - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart Charities, a leading nonprofit, has granted over $600M to advance pet adoptions, affordable vet care, pet hunger relief, and disaster response across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Join a passionate team driving real change for pets and their families in a collaborative, mission-focused culture with flexible field-based work.
Role Overview
The Lead Adoptions Grant Manager supports the Great Lakes Region (WI, MI, OH, IN, IL) in a hybrid field role blending travel to PetSmart stores, partner visits, remote home office work, and periodic Phoenix HQ trips. Oversee adoption grants, build partnerships, and represent PetSmart Charities externally to amplify adoptions and the human-animal bond.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate grant applications, recommend funding, and manage full grant lifecycle including contracts and compliance.
- Track grantee performance, budgets, and metrics for maximum impact.
- Foster relationships with store/district leaders, grantees, and stakeholders.
- Represent at conferences, events, and facilities; travel 30-40% nationally.
- Collaborate on policies and strategic investments in animal welfare.
Experience & Skills
Seek 5-7 years in grant-making or animal welfare with proven partnership success, analytical skills, and comfort in dynamic settings. Excel in communication, negotiation, organization, and MS Office. Passion for pet missions required; Great Lakes residency ideal.
Benefits
Thrive with competitive pay ($85K-$110K est.), health benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, travel perks, and growth in a pet-loving nonprofit powering millions of adoptions.
Locations
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Salary
85,000 - 110,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Grant application review and funding recommendationintermediate
- Stakeholder relationship building and managementintermediate
- Grant contract negotiation and compliance oversightintermediate
- Performance data evaluation and reportingintermediate
- Budget management and fiscal stewardshipintermediate
- Excellent communication and negotiation skillsintermediate
- Problem-solving and critical thinkingintermediate
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)intermediate
- Industry knowledge in animal welfareintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in grant-making or animal welfare fields (experience)
- Strong commitment to PetSmart Charities’ Mission, Vision, and Values (experience)
- Proven success in building internal/external partnerships (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment (experience)
- Reside in Great Lakes Region (WI, MI, OH, IN, IL preferred) (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Review and recommend adoption partner/grant applications based on risk, alignment, and impact
- Manage grantee lifecycle, contracts, compliance, and performance tracking
- Cultivate relationships with store leaders, district teams, and welfare organizations
- Represent PetSmart Charities at events, conferences, and partner visits
- Manage regional grant budgets to maximize mission-aligned impact
- Travel 30-40% nationally, blending field, remote, and home office work
Benefits
- general: Mission-driven nonprofit impact saving pet lives
- general: Flexible field-based role with remote work from home office
- general: Travel opportunities across US/Canada (30-40%)
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) with company match and paid time off
- general: Professional development in animal welfare leadership
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Lead Adoptions Grant Manager - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Lead Adoptions Grant Manager - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
PetSmart Charities, a leading nonprofit, has granted over $600M to advance pet adoptions, affordable vet care, pet hunger relief, and disaster response across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Join a passionate team driving real change for pets and their families in a collaborative, mission-focused culture with flexible field-based work.
Role Overview
The Lead Adoptions Grant Manager supports the Great Lakes Region (WI, MI, OH, IN, IL) in a hybrid field role blending travel to PetSmart stores, partner visits, remote home office work, and periodic Phoenix HQ trips. Oversee adoption grants, build partnerships, and represent PetSmart Charities externally to amplify adoptions and the human-animal bond.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate grant applications, recommend funding, and manage full grant lifecycle including contracts and compliance.
- Track grantee performance, budgets, and metrics for maximum impact.
- Foster relationships with store/district leaders, grantees, and stakeholders.
- Represent at conferences, events, and facilities; travel 30-40% nationally.
- Collaborate on policies and strategic investments in animal welfare.
Experience & Skills
Seek 5-7 years in grant-making or animal welfare with proven partnership success, analytical skills, and comfort in dynamic settings. Excel in communication, negotiation, organization, and MS Office. Passion for pet missions required; Great Lakes residency ideal.
Benefits
Thrive with competitive pay ($85K-$110K est.), health benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, travel perks, and growth in a pet-loving nonprofit powering millions of adoptions.
Locations
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Salary
85,000 - 110,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Grant application review and funding recommendationintermediate
- Stakeholder relationship building and managementintermediate
- Grant contract negotiation and compliance oversightintermediate
- Performance data evaluation and reportingintermediate
- Budget management and fiscal stewardshipintermediate
- Excellent communication and negotiation skillsintermediate
- Problem-solving and critical thinkingintermediate
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)intermediate
- Industry knowledge in animal welfareintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in grant-making or animal welfare fields (experience)
- Strong commitment to PetSmart Charities’ Mission, Vision, and Values (experience)
- Proven success in building internal/external partnerships (experience)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment (experience)
- Reside in Great Lakes Region (WI, MI, OH, IN, IL preferred) (experience)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Review and recommend adoption partner/grant applications based on risk, alignment, and impact
- Manage grantee lifecycle, contracts, compliance, and performance tracking
- Cultivate relationships with store leaders, district teams, and welfare organizations
- Represent PetSmart Charities at events, conferences, and partner visits
- Manage regional grant budgets to maximize mission-aligned impact
- Travel 30-40% nationally, blending field, remote, and home office work
Benefits
- general: Mission-driven nonprofit impact saving pet lives
- general: Flexible field-based role with remote work from home office
- general: Travel opportunities across US/Canada (30-40%)
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) with company match and paid time off
- general: Professional development in animal welfare leadership
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