Grants & Communications Support Specialist

Mercy Center; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercy Center, INC. seeks a Development Assistant for Grants and Communications to support the Director of Institutional Funding with grant applications, funder reports, and program communications.

You will gather data, track deadlines, prepare summaries, and help coordinate newsletters and social media content while maintaining organized records and collaborating across departments to advance Mercy Center’s fundraising mission.

Qualificações

• 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.
• MS Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency.
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Publisher, 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.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with researching funding opportunities and preparing 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.
• Collect and organize program data to support grant applications, outcome reporting, and funder requirements.
• Assist with tracking program goals, activities, and outcomes in collaboration with relevant staff.
• Review information for completeness and accuracy and assist with preparing reports and summaries.
• Draft, edit, and proofread organizational communications for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Assist with maintaining the organizational communications calendar and tracking deadlines.
• Support the preparation and distribution of newsletters, announcements, email communications, publications, and social media content.
• Gather program updates and other materials highlighting Mercy Center’s programs, services, and community impact.
• Maintain organized electronic files and departmental records.
• Coordinate with colleagues across departments to obtain information and support grant and communications projects.
• Participate in development meetings, staff meetings, agency-wide activities, and relevant training opportunities.
• Manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Institutional Funding.

Conhecimentos

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multi‑task management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Publisher

Constant Contact

Social media platforms

DonorPerfect

Grant Hub

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mercy Center, INC. seeks a Development Assistant for Grants and Communications to support the Director of Institutional Funding with grant applications, funder reports, and program communications.

You will gather data, track deadlines, prepare summaries, and help coordinate newsletters and social media content while maintaining organized records and collaborating across departments to advance Mercy Center’s fundraising mission.