Grants Program Associate - Hybrid

Inside Philanthropy; Middletown, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) plan with employer match

Generous PTO, sick leave, and state &f

Job summary

CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Middletown, Connecticut, seeks a full-time (37.5 hours) grants assistant.

The grants assistant provides support to grants staff, including meeting coordination, communication with grantees, recording and transcribing meeting minutes, and data entry. The role also supports program staff and coordination of meetings with external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Desire to work with diverse communities and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general grants inbox and route queries to the grants team.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings with external stakeholders.
• Assist applicants with questions and updates to grant accounts.
• Process grant applications and maintain accurate records in the grants database.
• Organize digital and paper files and prepare follow-up materials.
• Plan and support in-person committee meetings, including location, food, and setup.
• Record, transcribe, and proofreading meeting minutes.
• Support program staff with meeting prep and logistics.

Skills

Written communication

Diversity engagement

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Middletown, Connecticut, seeks a full-time (37.5 hours) grants assistant.

The grants assistant provides support to grants staff, including meeting coordination, communication with grantees, recording and transcribing meeting minutes, and data entry. The role also supports program staff and coordination of meetings with external partners.