Grants & Operations Coordinator (Remote-Eligible)

The Stryker Johnston Foundation; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Stryker Johnston Foundation in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to join a small, nimble team. You will support the Executive Director and Grant Program Manager in implementing grant programs, internal operations, and direct customer support to applicants and partners.

You will coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, invoices, and communications, while helping streamline processes and maintain grant management systems to improve efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Alignment with the foundation's mission and grantmaking principles.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2–4 years of progressively responsible office experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer and software skills (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Experience with nonprofit organizations, event planning, web platforms, and databases.
• Good judgment, detail orientation, organizational skills, and ability to work independently or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support to grant applicants, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Assist Executive Director and Grant Program Manager with scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and coordinate logistics (travel, refreshments, room setup).
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries as needed.
• Coordinate tasks with professional services contractors and manage invoices.
• Update website, draft e-newsletters, and maintain online service platforms.
• Support grant programs, reviews, assessments, and reporting.
• Maintain grant management system and related databases and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for grant-related files and records.

Skills

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Project management

Learning mindset

Integrity & confidentiality

Trust-based grantmaking

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Database applications

Job description

The Stryker Johnston Foundation in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a full-time Operations Coordinator to join a small, nimble team. You will support the Executive Director and Grant Program Manager in implementing grant programs, internal operations, and direct customer support to applicants and partners.

You will coordinate calendars, meetings, travel, invoices, and communications, while helping streamline processes and maintain grant management systems to improve efficiency and impact.