Grants Coordinator

Location: Remote within Missouri (Travel up to 15%)
Reports to: Grants Program Manager
Type: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: $50,000 – $70,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental insurance) and 401k matching

About Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC)
Established by the Missouri General Assembly in 1994, the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) is a public–private partnership committed to catalyzing innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and fostering the growth of high-tech companies across Missouri. MTC achieves its mission through two main programmatic activities – Ecosystem Building and a State-Sponsored Venture Capital Program.

Through Ecosystem Building, MTC provides strategic grant funding to organizations and programs that strengthen Missouri’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, helping founders and start-ups turn ideas into thriving businesses. Through the State-Sponsored Venture Capital Program, MTC has invested over $53 million into more than 160 early-stage Missouri- based high-growth technology-focused companies, which have collectively raised over $2.1 billion in additional private capital and created over 8,000 jobs.

MTC’s grant programs support efforts to build and expand Missouri’s entrepreneurial capacity, enhance innovation infrastructure, strengthen regional collaborations and more, all contributing to making Missouri a nationally recognized destination for entrepreneurship and technology growth. To date, MTC has awarded over $108M in grant-based financial support to over 80 non-profits and institutions of higher education statewide, including over $87M dedicated specifically to expanding entrepreneurial capacity. These investments support organizations that, in turn, help entrepreneurs and startups build and grow their businesses, driving business creation, job growth, and revenue across the state.
Learn more at www.missouritechnology.com.

The Opportunity
The Grants Coordinator will play a key role in advancing MTC’s mission by managing and advancing statewide grant initiatives that strengthen Missouri’s innovation ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven professional who wants to make a visible impact and thrives at the intersection of program management, community building, and technology-based economic development. You will help develop and administer programs such as MOBEC, Physical Infrastructure, Regional Node, and Investor Education, initiatives that directly expand entrepreneurial capacity and drive meaningful impact and economic growth across Missouri.

What You’ll Do

Program Coordination
● Work closely with the Grants Program Manager to implement existing grant programs and launch new initiatives that strengthen Missouri’s innovation ecosystem in alignment with the Catalyzing Innovation Report.
● Support and coordinate activities throughout the full grant lifecycle, including outreach, application intake, internal review, contracting, and post-award reporting.
● Maintain accurate records and streamline processes using tools like Good Grants, HubSpot, and SurveyMonkey. Stakeholder Engagement
● Cultivate and strengthen relationships with entrepreneurial support organizations, innovation centers, and regional partners.
● Serve as a responsive point of contact for applicants and grantees, providing guidance and technical support.
● Collaborate with leadership and communications teams to highlight and celebrate success stories and showcase statewide impact.

Strategic Development
● Help shape, launch, and refine new grant programs and pilot initiatives.
● Use data insights, outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate performance to enhance program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
● Support cross-functional projects that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional technology-based economic growth.

Compliance and Reporting
● Ensure program alignment with all relevant federal, state, and internal policies and procedures.
● Monitor progress, track key outcomes, and translate data into clear summaries for informing leadership and the Board.

What You Bring
● Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
● 1–3 years of experience in program or project coordination; experience in grant administration or nonprofit/government programs preferred.
● Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HubSpot, SurveyMonkey, and grant management systems (Good Grants preferred).
● A collaborative, detail-oriented approach and passion for advancing Missouri’s innovation ecosystem.
● Must be a Missouri resident (or willing to relocate immediately).

Why Join MTC
● Be part of a statewide mission driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
● Collaborate with inspiring leaders and passionate changemakers across Missouri’s startup ecosystem.
● Enjoy a fully remote work environment with occasional travel for statewide engagement.
● Competitive salary range ($50,000–$75,000), comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) match.

Ready to Help Shape Missouri’s Innovation Future?

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to sheila.baker@missouritechnology.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
MTC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local law.