Grants Specialist

About the role

Join CIRA’s Net Good Grants team to manage the flagship annual grants program that supports community‑led internet projects across Canada. You will oversee the full application cycle, communicate impact, and ensure smooth operations of the program.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end Net Good Grants application process, from software setup to reporting.
• Develop and execute a national communications outreach strategy, including targeted outreach, webinars, and multimedia content.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams (Brand, Finance, Legal) and manage the online application system, including configuration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Support applicants and recipients through documentation, eligibility reviews, and onboarding.
• Produce impact stories, blogs, videos and social content to showcase grant outcomes.

Required profile

• 3+ years experience in non‑profit, community‑based, corporate giving or program administration.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi‑track processes independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication, storytelling and copy‑editing abilities.
• Interest in Canada’s digital divide and commitment to improving internet access.

Required skills

• Experience with grants‑management software (SmartSimple is a plus).
• Proficiency in HTML and multimedia content creation (text, audio, video).
• Social‑media savvy on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.