Grants Assistant

Inside Philanthropy; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Myriad USA is a public charity expanding its grants operations in New York City. This Assistant, Grants role supports grant applications, reporting and administration to ensure pipeline completeness, under the Grants & Operations team.

The position requires U.S. work authorization, a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years’ experience, with a hybrid schedule blending in-person and remote work 1–2 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with three to five years of work experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in philanthropy and/or nonprofit management. Experience in the field helpful, but not essential.
• Foreign language(s) and/or extensive international experience are a requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and engage with colleagues/grantees from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn new skills, take direction and work as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a small business environment- can-do attitude, self-starter.
• Strong computerproficiency, including willingness to learn new programs.
• Able to work independently, self-guide workflow, handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
• The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with CRM/grants management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first level review for all submitted grants applications, including verifying banking details.
• Conduct first level review for all new fund partnerships.
• Follow up on signed agreements.
• Review, manage and conduct follow-up for grant reporting in all regions.
• Provide basic support for current grantee partner inquiries across all regions.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to support grantmaking needs as necessary.
• Other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM/grants management platforms

Job description

MYRIAD USA

HYBRID

LOCATION - New York City (Midtown location) with remote work 1-2 days a week.

Applicant must have U.S. work authorization.

Assistant, Grants

WHO WE ARE

Myriad USA is a 501(c)(3) public charity (formerly known as the King Baudouin Foundation United States) thatfacilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. We workwith individuals, families, corporations and foundations and help them support their favorite causes and organizationsoverseas. In addition, we partner with foreign nonprofits so they canreceive tax-deductible gifts from U.S. donors, while saving the trouble and expense of setting up their own charity in the United States. Over the past 3 years, Myriad USA facilitatedover$244 million ingrants, providing much needed funding to hundreds ofnonprofitsacross the globe, working in a broad diversity of fields. See www.myriadusa.org

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

Myriad USA is looking to fill the Assistant, Grants position for its fast-growing operations team. Reporting directly to the Manager, Grants & Operations this person would support the organization’s grant pipeline including the review of grant applications, reporting, and other administration to ensure completeness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct first level review for all submitted grants applications, including verifying banking details.
• Conduct first level review for all new fund partnerships.
• Follow up on signed agreements.
• Review, manage and conduct follow-up for grant reporting in all regions.
• Provide basic support for current grantee partner inquiries across all regions.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to support grantmaking needs as necessary.
• Other administrative duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree, with three to five years of work experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in philanthropy and/or nonprofit management. Experience in the field helpful, but not essential.
• Foreign language(s) and/or extensive international experience are a requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and engage with colleagues/grantees from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn new skills, take direction and work as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a small business environment- can-do attitude, self-starter.
• Strong computerproficiency, including willingness to learn new programs.
• Able to work independently, self-guide workflow, handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
• The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with CRM/grants management platforms is a plus.

Myriad USAis an equal opportunity employer.