JTIP Grant Manager

Justice in Motion protects migrant rights by ensuring justice across borders. 

In the face of overwhelming legal and practical barriers, many migrants who have suffered exploitation or abuse at the hands of employers or government officials give up their rights after leaving the United States. Other migrants who flee abuse, violence, and persecution are unable to remain in safety due to lack of evidence to support their claims. 

These migrants need “portable justice” – the right and ability to access justice across borders. Justice in Motion is dedicated to ensuring portable justice through legal, educational, and policy initiatives in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America. Essential to this transnational model is our Defender Network, a unique partnership of on-the-ground human rights organizations in Mexico and Central America. Justice in Motion makes sure that wherever migrants go, their rights will follow.

This role will contribute to the organization by ensuring the successful administration and implementation of a multi-year U.S. Department of State-funded project focused on protecting migrant workers through transnational collaboration. The JTIP Grant Manager will serve as a key coordinator among project partners, supporting grant compliance, reporting, monitoring and evaluation activities, financial tracking, and operational systems that enable effective cross-border program delivery. Through strong project management and partnership coordination, this position helps ensure Justice in Motion meets grant objectives while advancing access to justice for migrant communities throughout the region. 

The Position

The JTIP Grant Manager will play a central role in supporting a multi-year U.S. Department of State-funded initiative focused on protecting migrant workers through transnational collaboration. Working closely with Justice in Motion's Defender Network Director, project partners, and internal teams, the Grant Manager will help coordinate project activities, oversee grant administration processes, support monitoring and evaluation efforts, and strengthen operational systems that ensure successful project delivery.

This position is ideal for a project or grant management professional who enjoys building strong relationships across diverse stakeholders, creating systems that improve accountability and efficiency, and supporting complex, mission-driven initiatives. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working collaboratively across borders. This is an excellent opportunity for a bilingual professional with experience administering federally funded programs who is passionate about migrant rights, international collaboration, and expanding access to justice.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong candidates for Justice in Motion's JTIP Grant Manager position will bring the following to the role:

• A requirement of 3 or more years of experience administering federally funded grants, managing federally funded programs, or serving in a grant management role with responsibility for compliance, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Professional English/Spanish fluency: This role requires bilingual fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate professionally with project partners, facilitate meetings, prepare written materials, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders throughout the United States, Mexico, and Central America. 
  
• Federal grant administration experience: Demonstrated knowledge of grant compliance requirements, reporting obligations, documentation standards, monitoring processes, and financial accountability associated with federally funded programs.
• A skilled project manager: Able to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  
• A strong relationship builder: Comfortable working across cultures, organizations, and geographic boundaries while fostering productive partnerships and collaborative problem-solving.
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail: Able to maintain accurate project documentation, support reporting processes, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools, such as Asana or similar platforms.
  
• Data and systems orientation: Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation efforts, managing project data, or maintaining reporting systems is strongly preferred.
  
• Financial coordination experience: Familiarity with budgeting, expense tracking, grant allocations, or financial controls is preferred.
  
• Self-directed and solutions-oriented: Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate challenges, and develop practical solutions in a remote work environment.
  
• Connected to our mission: Experience working with migrant communities, labor rights initiatives, human rights organizations, legal services providers, or international development programs is highly valued. Familiarity with Mexico and Central America is a plus.

Details: 

This is a full-time, exempt, temporary grant-funded position reporting to the Defender Network Director. This position is represented by the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA), UAW Local 2325, and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement. This position is classified as a temporary position pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement and is expected to continue for the duration of the grant funding period. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

Location and Travel:

Justice in Motion is a U.S.-based, remote organization. This position is remote and based in the United States but will require occasional domestic and international travel. The position will operate on Eastern Time Zone hours. 

Salary and Benefits: 

The salary range for this position is $72,400 - $74,400 (Steps 5-6), depending on experience. Justice in Motion provides a very competitive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid healthcare for individual employees plus partial family coverage; 3% 401k annual contribution, work-from-home and home office setup stipends; our office is closed 12/24-1/1 plus 5 other paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year. Additional PTO includes 12 days paid vacation in the first year, 12 sick days, and 5 personal days. A fully paid sabbatical is offered after 7 years of service.

HOW TO APPLY:

Justice in Motion is an equal opportunity employer, and all persons are encouraged to apply. Please submit a resume and a customized cover letter via our hiring portal. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.

Justice in Motion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.