Grants & Communications Coordinator

Mercy Center Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Center, Inc. in New York seeks a Development Assistant for Grants and Communications to support the Director of Institutional Funding with research, grant writing, and fundraising coordination.

The role focuses on grant applications, reporting, and safeguarding communications for the organization's mission. You will gather program data, track deadlines, draft newsletters, and help maintain donor communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit communications, research, or administrative support preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Mercy Center.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Publisher or comparable tools, Constant Contact, and social media platforms.
• Knowledge of DonorPerfect and Grant Hub preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively, exercise initiative, follow established procedures, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant applications, renewal proposals, letters of inquiry, and funder reports.
• Gather program information, data, budgets, and supporting documentation for grant submissions and reports.
• Track grant deadlines, application status, reporting requirements, and renewal dates.
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic grant files and related records.
• Communicate with funders as directed by the Director of Institutional Funding.
• Draft and edit organizational communications for accuracy and clarity.
• Assist with newsletters, announcements, and social media content.
• Coordinate cross‑department information to support grant and communications projects.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Nonprofit communications

Research

Administrative support

Writing and editing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Publisher

Constant Contact

Social media platforms

DonorPerfect

Grant Hub

Job description

Mercy Center, Inc. in New York seeks a Development Assistant for Grants and Communications to support the Director of Institutional Funding with research, grant writing, and fundraising coordination.

The role focuses on grant applications, reporting, and safeguarding communications for the organization's mission. You will gather program data, track deadlines, draft newsletters, and help maintain donor communications.