Grants Coordinator

EPIP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional arts organization in Boston seeks a Grants Coordinator to provide technical support for their grant programs, ensure compliance with accessibility laws, and contribute to equity and inclusion efforts. This proactive team member will manage various projects and support constituents from diverse communities. Interested candidates should apply through NEFA's website with a resume and cover letter by November 3.

Qualifications

• Proactive and solutions-oriented team member.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects at once.
• Experience in promoting equity and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical administrative support to grant programs.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth project execution.
• Assist in compliance with accessibility laws and promote inclusion.

Skills

Technical administrative support

Project management

Strong prioritization skills

Understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Grants Coordinator provides technical administrative support to NEFA’s portfolio of regional grant programs, assists regional constituents, and works with staff to execute events and initiatives. In collaboration with the regional grants team, they are responsible for implementing all regional grant processes, which currently includes the New England States Touring (NEST) program, Crossroads: Touring New England, the New England Presenter Travel Fund, and other special projects and grant initiatives.

The Grants Coordinator reports to the Program Manager, Regional Grants & Initiatives and works closely with the Senior Program Director, Regional Grants & Initiatives on all program efforts and with NEFA's Technology and Data team to ensure the successful execution of all grant processes in Salesforce.

The Grants Coordinator is a proactive, solutions-oriented team member. The role ensures projects flow smoothly and successfully in an environment where the pace varies seasonally. They have a strong ability to prioritize and keep multiple projects running at once, in addition to providing responsive support to constituents in a wide variety of communities. The Grants Coordinator is a key contributor in promoting, evaluating, and enhancing NEFA’s commitments to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in program and grantmaking practices.

As Co-Accessibility Coordinator, this role collaborates with NEFA's Communications Director & Co-Accessibility Coordinator to ensure NEFA’s compliance with applicable law and that all constituents have fair and equitable access to NEFA programs, activities, and opportunities. In this capacity, they work with staff, NEFA’s accessibility committee, and other partners to promote the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in the arts.

All candidates will apply using the application form at nefa.org/about/employment. We ask all candidates to submit a current resume and a cover letter describing their interest in and preparedness for the role, and to respond to a limited set of questions about relevant skills. If you need assistance in order to fully participate in the hiring process, you may request an accommodation by contacting NEFA’s co-accessibility coordinator: [e-mail] | tel/tty 617-423-1390.

The deadline to apply for this position is Monday, November 3. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage interested candidates to apply prior to the deadline. Applications received after the deadline may not be reviewed if the existing candidate pool is deemed sufficient. Requests for initial phone interviews will go out approximately one week after the application deadline.

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