Grants & Program Operations Coordinator

Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund is seeking a Program Assistant to support coordination, grants management, communications, and administrative tasks across Arts Access, Civic Engagement, Jewish Life, Arts in Health, and Play to Thrive.

This early-career role emphasizes strong organization, proactive generalism, and equity-driven work within a multi-program philanthropy environment. The role serves as the operational hub, ensuring deadlines are met, stakeholders receive timely support, and

Qualifications

• Early-career candidate with strong organizational skills and a proactive generalist mindset.
• Interest in philanthropy, equity-driven work, and multi-program environments.
• Ability to manage overlapping timelines and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program activities, timelines, and deliverables across multiple grantmaking initiatives.
• Provide administrative support and assist with grants management and communications.
• Serve as a front-line point of contact for program inquiries and route requests appropriately.
• Escalate issues and help maintain smooth operations and deadlines.
• Support cross-team collaboration and maintain systems for program operations.

Job description

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund is seeking a Program Assistant to support coordination, grants management, communications, and administrative tasks across Arts Access, Civic Engagement, Jewish Life, Arts in Health, and Play to Thrive.

This early-career role emphasizes strong organization, proactive generalism, and equity-driven work within a multi-program philanthropy environment. The role serves as the operational hub, ensuring deadlines are met, stakeholders receive timely support, and