Grant Assistant

ASCENDtials; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in San Diego is seeking a Grant Assistant to coordinate administrative tasks and support grant applications. The role involves managing outreach efforts, maintaining organized records, and contributing to the strategic plan of the organization. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for outreach and engagement.
• Ability to maintain an organized filing system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative efforts with structured deadlines.
• Support outreach, communications, and community engagement.
• Manage grant application processes including screening and data entry.
• Generate reports in constituent databases.

Job description

Grant Assistant – ASCENDtials

ASCENDtials assists those in the BIPOC community in dismantling institutionalized Isms within the U.S. workforce by offering workshops that empower them. Our non‑profit organization focuses on building cosmic consciousness through our experiential learning programs, healing sessions, workshops, and environmental programs so that they can successfully advocate for humanity and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all administrative coordination with structured deadlines
• Coordinate and support outreach, communications and community engagement for programs and processes
• Provide support to applicants, grantees and committees including scheduling and attending internal and external meetings
• See through the application process from beginning to end, update and draft grant applications, screen applications for eligibility, perform data entry and coordinate notification
• Utilize, update and generate reports in constituent databases (CRM, etc)
• Maintain an organized filing system
• Update and follow grantmaking procedures while supporting workflows, program evaluation and development
• Update applicable sections of the website
• Coordinate events
• Participate in team meetings and team building efforts
• Participate in all staff meetings, activities and trainings
• Cross‑train with other administrative support staff
• Contribute to ASCENDtials strategic plan
• Administrative support for Team lead
• Reconcile team credit card statements each month
• Back‑up support for other team Assistants and Coordinators
• Provide phone back‑up and reception coverage as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Location

San Diego, CA (National City, CA / Chula Vista, CA)