Early Childhood Grants & Programs Assistant

Council of Foundations; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Klingenstein Philanthropies seeks a Program Assistant to support the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund's Early Childhood program and assist with other grantmaking, operations, and communications. The role requires strong organizational, writing, and collaboration skills and offers a hybrid work setup with an office in Chelsea, Manhattan.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience, including nonprofit grantmaking. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in early childhood policy or programs preferred.
• Nonprofit sector and grantmaking familiarity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook; familiarity with Zoom, Box, Foundant, Boardvantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Early Childhood grantmaking processes including due diligence and reporting.
• Maintain electronic grant records and assist with research and data collection.
• Write website and social content highlighting initiatives.
• Provide direct support to the Executive Director and assist with meetings.
• Help with conferences and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Writing & proofreading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Zoom

Box

Foundant

Boardvantage

Job description

Klingenstein Philanthropies seeks a Program Assistant to support the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund's Early Childhood program and assist with other grantmaking, operations, and communications. The role requires strong organizational, writing, and collaboration skills and offers a hybrid work setup with an office in Chelsea, Manhattan.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience, including nonprofit grantmaking. Travel may be required.