Administrative Assistant

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Sick and vacation PTO

Health insurance

Onsite gym access

Job summary

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services is seeking a full-time Grants Associate to support government, capital, and foundation grants and contracts in Brooklyn. This role reports to the Senior Grants Manager and requires strong organization and multitasking skills.

The position offers competitive benefits including a 403B retirement plan, PTO, health insurance, and onsite gym access. You will help manage grants documentation, research funding opportunities, and improve operations within a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a position with similar duties.
• Experience working in the nonprofit sector; knowledge of government systems a plus.
• Ability to work effectively independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Senior Grants Manager.
• Maintain accurate filing of grant/contract documentation.
• Assist with project management tasks, including tracking grant/contract activities.
• Research funding opportunities.
• Contribute to improved efficiency of grants operation.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

MS Office

Adobe Suite

Project management

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Suite

Project management

Job description

Ohel is seeking a full-time Grants Associate to support the team responsible for Government, Capital, and Foundation grants and contracts. This individual will work closely with, and report to, Ohel's Senior Grants Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to Senior Grants Manager
• Maintain accurate filing of grant/contract documentation
• Assist with project management tasks, including tracking grant/contract activities
• Research funding opportunities
• Contribute to improved efficiency of grants operation

Required Skills:

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced team environment, balance multiple projects to meet timelines and deadlines, and proactively manage workflow
• Strong verbal, written, research, and communications skills
• Superior organizational and follow-through skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff
• Proficiency with Word, Adobe, Excel, Adobe Suite; project management platforms a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a position with similar duties
• Experience working in the non-profit sector; knowledge of government systems and processes a plus
• Ability to work effectively independently

Position includes a competitive benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan with employee contribution, sick and vacation paid time off (PTO) and for full-time employees, health insurance. Free access to onsite gym included! Eligibility for all benefits is based on hours worked, employment classification, and fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and plan requirements. This full time position is located in Brooklyn.

Salary: $30.00 -$33.00 per hour