Grants Operations Assistant — Hybrid (NYC)

Inside Philanthropy; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Myriad USA is a public charity expanding its grants operations in New York City. This Assistant, Grants role supports grant applications, reporting and administration to ensure pipeline completeness, under the Grants & Operations team.

The position requires U.S. work authorization, a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years’ experience, with a hybrid schedule blending in-person and remote work 1–2 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with three to five years of work experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in philanthropy and/or nonprofit management. Experience in the field helpful, but not essential.
• Foreign language(s) and/or extensive international experience are a requirement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and engage with colleagues/grantees from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to learn new skills, take direction and work as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a small business environment- can-do attitude, self-starter.
• Strong computerproficiency, including willingness to learn new programs.
• Able to work independently, self-guide workflow, handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
• The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with CRM/grants management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first level review for all submitted grants applications, including verifying banking details.
• Conduct first level review for all new fund partnerships.
• Follow up on signed agreements.
• Review, manage and conduct follow-up for grant reporting in all regions.
• Provide basic support for current grantee partner inquiries across all regions.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams to support grantmaking needs as necessary.
• Other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM/grants management platforms

Job description

Myriad USA is a public charity expanding its grants operations in New York City. This Assistant, Grants role supports grant applications, reporting and administration to ensure pipeline completeness, under the Grants & Operations team.

The position requires U.S. work authorization, a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years’ experience, with a hybrid schedule blending in-person and remote work 1–2 days weekly.