Grants Officer – Safety Net

Jewish Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Jewish Staffing in New York is seeking a seasoned Grants Officer to lead the Safety Net portfolio, sourcing and implementing grantmaking in the U.S. that support Jewish organizations aiding vulnerable populations.

The role reports to the Chief Grants Officer and collaborates with a senior grantmaking team in a results-driven culture. The ideal candidate has five years in grants management, strong analytical and strategic skills, and familiarity with grant systems.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time grants management experience.
• Experience with grants management systems and data practices.
• Ability to assess organizations, programs, and philanthropic opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Scout and initiate national philanthropic investment opportunities within the Jewish communal landscape in disability, aging, food insecurity, and healthcare.
• Collect and review proposals from potential grantees and prepare materials for committee review.
• Monitor grantee compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate organizations, programs, and funding opportunities against measurable goals.
• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and colleagues across the grants team.

Skills

Grants management

Analytical skills

Philanthropic strategy

Data management

Metadata standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Grants management software

Job description

Grants Officer – Safety Net

About the Opportunity: A highly accomplished and creative philanthropic foundation with global reach and impact in the United States and Israel seeks an experienced and innovative Grants Officer for its Safety Net portfolio. The Grants Officer is responsible for sourcing and implementing grantmaking opportunities in the United States that support Jewish organizations offering access for a range of disadvantaged populations, including people with disabilities, seniors, those facing food insecurity, and communities in need of quality healthcare. This position reports to the Chief Grants Officer and will work with a seasoned, entrepreneurial grantmaking team in a results-driven culture to advance the objectives of the foundation.

Responsibilities

• Scout and initiate national philanthropic investment opportunities within the Jewish communal landscape in disability, aging, food insecurity, and healthcare.
• Collect and review proposals from potential grantees and prepare materials for committee review.
• Monitor grantee compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate organizations, programs, and funding opportunities against measurable goals.
• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and colleagues across the grants team.
• Apply sound judgment and human services expertise to philanthropic decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Broad knowledge of disability, aging, healthcare, and/or food insecurity sectors in the United States.
• At least five years of full-time professional experience as a grants manager.
• Bachelor's degree; master's degree preferred.
• Ability to assess organizations, programs, and philanthropic investment opportunities using strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and an understanding of philanthropic strategy.
• Experience with grants management systems, data management practices, and metadata standards.

Position Details

• Reports to: Chief Grants Officer
• Employment: Full-time
• Location: New York City; hybrid schedule, currently three days per week in the office, subject to change
• Salary: $135,000–$175,000, commensurate with experience
• Top Tier Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, 401K match, FSA, Commuter Benefits