Manager of Grants & Communications

We Provide Solutions. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information, and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact, and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.The Manager of Grants & Communications plays a central role in both the foundation’s grantmaking operations and its communications presence. This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grants, supporting the foundation’s visibility and impact awareness strategies, and producing digital content that brings our philanthropic work to life for internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of grants management alongside fluency in content management systems - particularly Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) — and Microsoft 365 communications tools.Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.Required: 3+ years of experience in grants management, program operations, or foundation administration in community or public health settings.Strong writing skills with the ability to produce clear, compelling content across formats — from blog posts and web copy to grant reports and board presentations.Capacity to engage with diverse grantees and communities with professionalism, clarity and empathy.Preferred: 5+ years of experience working in community or public health settings; knowledge of grants management softwareFamiliarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for communicating impact metrics; Experience writing for both internal stakeholders and public audiences in a philanthropy or social impact contextKnowledge of accessibility standards and SEO best practices for digital content.Specific Knowledge: Understanding of population health and public health conceptsKnowledge of IRS regulations for private foundationsDemonstrated experience using Adobe Experience Manager or a comparable enterprise CMS to create and publish digital contentProficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite: SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointSkills: Ability to translate programmatic work into accessible, engaging narratives across channels.Comfort navigating enterprise content platforms (AEM) and integrated Microsoft 365 environments.Self-directed learner who proactively identifies opportunities to improve systems, content, and processes.Work Environment:Remote, CST/EST time zone preferredEducation:Bachelor Degree in communications, public administration, public health, nonprofit management, or a related field (Required)Master Degree in Communications, Public Health, Public Administration, Non-Profit management, or a related field (Preferred)Pay Range: ~$115,000 - $130,000 / yearSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.Benefits Information:We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hoursBest-in-class well-being programsAnnual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for WellnesshealthyMINDS mental health programVacation and Health/Flex Time6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offFinFit financial coaching and services401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of serviceEmployee stock purchase planLife and disability insurance, plus buy-up optionFlexible Spending AccountsAnnual incentive plansMatching gifts programEducation assistance through MyQuest for EducationCareer advancement opportunitiesand so much more!Grantmaking Cycle Management:Provide oversight for the entire grantmaking lifecycle, from application and due diligence to award, reporting, and closeout.Develop and implement long-term strategies to enhance grantmaking effectiveness, efficiency, and equity.Collaborate with leadership and program directors to forecast grantmaking activity, manage portfolio budgets, and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.Communications Strategy and Impact Visibility:Develop and implement a communications strategy that elevates awareness of the foundation’s grantmaking impact among grantees, Quest leaders and employees, and the broader public.Translate grantee data, impact metrics, and program narratives into compelling communications for diverse audiencesCollaborate with program and leadership staff to identify stories, milestones, and learning that merit external amplification.Develop and maintain an editorial calendar aligned with grantmaking cycles, foundation events, and sector conversations.Digital Content & AEM ManagementServe as a primary content author and publisher in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), managing the creation, editing, scheduling, and optimization of web pages, landing pages, and digital assets.Produce original content for internal and external blogs, including feature stories on grantees, foundation perspectives on sector trends, and thought leadership pieces authored in collaboration with program staff.Maintain and update the foundation’s grants-related web content, including program pages, application guidelines, and grantee spotlights.Communications, Collaboration & Knowledge ManagementUse Microsoft 365 tools to maintain knowledge hubs, coordinate grantmaking workflows, and distribute segmented stakeholder communications (newsletters, blogs, etc.)Develop, implement and evaluate grantee peer networks including scheduling sessions, organizing speakers and ensuring materials are distributedCapture learnings from grant programs, contribute to process improvement and actively engage in translating learnings into actionable insightsFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-17