Grants Associate

Paul M. Angell Family Foundation - Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Grants Associate to serve as the frontline ambassador for our grantmaking operations. This role requires exceptional service skills, collaboration within the Grants Management team, and a strong focus on ensuring applicants and grantees can navigate application processes smoothly. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator who enjoys data stewardship and enhancing organizational workflows.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional service in grants administration.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ambassador for grantmaking operations.
• Help applicants and grantees with navigation of processes.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance the foundation's work.

Job description

The Grants Associate is the frontline ambassador for our grantmaking operations, rounding out the Grants Management team as it grows to three. The Grants Manager focuses on our internal stakeholders and systems, and the Senior Grants Manager supports our complex grantmaking while preparing for upcoming growth and change at the organization. You focus on the external experience for our applicants and grantees by ensuring they can navigate our application, payment and reporting processes with ease, clarity, and grace.

We are looking for a "go-getter" who finds fulfillment in the day-to-day rhythm of grants administration. You are someone who treats every email as an opportunity to provide exceptional service and every spreadsheet as a tool to clearly and accurately tell the story of our impact. You are a collaborative teammate who takes initiative, acts as an equal partner to your peers, and is excited to elevate the work of the entire foundation through meticulous data stewardship and thoughtful communication.