Grants & Communications Coordinator - Development Assistant

MERCY CENTER INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

MERCY CENTER, INC. is seeking a Development Assistant for Grants and Communications to support the Director of Institutional Funding with research, writing, administrative tasks, and coordination for grant applications and funder reporting.

The role includes collecting program data, tracking deadlines, drafting communications, and maintaining grant files while collaborating across departments to advance Mercy Center’s fundraising mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit communications, research, or administrative support preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant applications, renewal proposals, letters of inquiry, and funder reports.
• Collect program information, data, budgets, and supporting documentation for submissions and reports.
• Track grant deadlines, status, reporting requirements, and renewal dates.
• Maintain organized electronic grant files and related records.
• Communicate with funders as directed by the Director of Institutional Funding.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Publisher

Constant Contact

Social media

DonorPerfect

Grant Hub

Job description

MERCY CENTER, INC. is seeking a Development Assistant for Grants and Communications to support the Director of Institutional Funding with research, writing, administrative tasks, and coordination for grant applications and funder reporting.

The role includes collecting program data, tracking deadlines, drafting communications, and maintaining grant files while collaborating across departments to advance Mercy Center’s fundraising mission.