Environment Grants & Policy Support Assistant

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in Flint, MI seeks a Program Assistant to join the Addressing the Freshwater Challenge team within the Environment program. You will support grant processing, research, and communications for environmental grantmaking.

This role involves coordinating information requests, assisting program officers, and representing the Foundation at meetings with grantees and partners, contributing to water policy and infrastructure efforts in the Great Lakes region.

Qualifications

• a strong interest in environmental and/or sustainable development issues and at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• at least two years of experience in related fields.
• excellent writing skills, solid analytical thinking, strong interpersonal communication skills, and attention to detail.
• the desire and ability to work well as a member of a team.
• the ability to manage a diverse workload.
• the ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include grant processing and administrative functions, responding to telephone and written requests for information about grantmaking interests within the Environment program, conducting research on assigned topics, and otherwise assisting program officers with their workloads.
• An important responsibility is representing the Mott Foundation at meetings and in discussions with grantees and partners.

Skills

Environmental interest

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Workload management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in Flint, MI seeks a Program Assistant to join the Addressing the Freshwater Challenge team within the Environment program. You will support grant processing, research, and communications for environmental grantmaking.

This role involves coordinating information requests, assisting program officers, and representing the Foundation at meetings with grantees and partners, contributing to water policy and infrastructure efforts in the Great Lakes region.