Environment Grants & Operations Associate

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation - New York, NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Environment Program seeks a Program Associate to support grantmaking and operations. You will help manage scheduling, budgeting, travel, meetings, and events, and assist with communications and grants monitoring for 60–70 active grants.

Daily duties include maintaining electronic files, drafting contracts, coordinating procurement, and supporting reporting to the board and grantees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental field.
• Interest in environmental issues (land, water, wildlife).
• Two-plus years of work experience.
• Strong computer and Internet skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative and work in a racially/ethnically diverse office environment.
• Strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff scheduling, calendars, and travel for Environment Program.
• Manage electronic files and grants database and plan event logistics.
• Draft contracts and support budgeting and expenses.
• Assist with communications strategy and update website content.
• Coordinate grant applications, due diligence, and progress reporting.
• Represent the Environment Program at external meetings and coordinate grant competitions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Team collaboration in diverse office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Environment Program seeks a Program Associate to support grantmaking and operations. You will help manage scheduling, budgeting, travel, meetings, and events, and assist with communications and grants monitoring for 60–70 active grants.

Daily duties include maintaining electronic files, drafting contracts, coordinating procurement, and supporting reporting to the board and grantees.