Associate Program Officer

Jobtailor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Baltimore, MD seeks a Grant Program Administrator to support participatory grantmaking and grantee engagement. You will manage a portfolio of 20–25 funded partners, provide monitoring and compliance oversight, and maintain strong relationships with grantees to ensure program alignment with City expectations.

The role requires navigating city dynamics, engaging with community members, and conducting on-site visits to document observations and recommendations for program improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record performing administrative duties in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Sensitivity to interacting with Baltimore residents and knowledge of city dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a portfolio of 20–25 funded partners with ongoing monitoring and compliance oversight.
• Conducts site visits and documents observations and recommendations.
• Fosters strong grantee relationships and ensures alignment with BCYF expectations.

Skills

Grant management

Compliance oversight

Community engagement

Site visits

Job description

• Supports BCYF’s participatory grantmaking and grantee engagement work
• Manages a portfolio of approximately 20–25 funded partners
• Provides ongoing monitoring, support, and compliance oversight throughout the grant lifecycle
• Maintains strong relationships with grantees while ensuring program alignment with BCYF expectations
• Conducts site visits and documents observations and recommendations

Requirements

• Proven track record of performing administrative duties in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment or growing organization
• Awareness of the social dynamics impacting the City and of the historical system of oppression that influences views of the City
• Sensitivity to interacting with citizens of Baltimore
• Ability to navigate the City and engage with community members

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in grant management, including compliance oversight and grantee engagement, while fostering strong relationships with community partners. Possesses a deep understanding of social dynamics and historical contexts affecting community interactions in Baltimore.