Grants and Office Administrator

Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund seeks a Grants and Office Administrator to manage the day-to-day operations, process proposals and grants through their full lifecycle, and support a well-run office in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

This hands-on, highly organized role emphasizes teamwork, strong relationships, and flexibility, with most days in the office and occasional work-from-home on specified days. Deadline: May 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Team player with ability to build strong relationships.
• Experience supporting philanthropic work in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Process proposals and grants through their full lifecycle.
• Provide day-to-day office administration support.
• Assist with various assignments at all levels and collaborate with staff.

Job description

The Grants and Office Administrator plays a central role in the day-to-day operations of the foundation, processing proposals and grants through their full lifecycle and ensuring smooth and efficient office administration. This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting philanthropic work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The Foundation’s small office environment requires the candidate to be a team player who has the ability to build strong working relationships and assist with a variety of assignments at all levels. Currently most days are in the office, with an option to work from home on specific days.

Deadline: May 30, 2025