Grants & Programs Assistant

Koret Foundation - San Francisco, CA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Koret Foundation in San Francisco is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Program Team, reporting to the Director of Programs. This role assists program officers, program associates and a grants officer with administrative and programmatic tasks related to the foundation’s grantmaking process.

It also provides administrative support for the foundation and helps in special projects as needed. You will support monthly and quarterly grantmaking, coordinate with the grants management team,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2–3 years of professional work experience, nonprofit or grantmaking preferred.
• Knowledge of Bay Area/Jewish community is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for monthly and quarterly grantmaking cycles.
• Write and edit grant summaries for the grant docket.
• Review grant applications and financials to identify red flags for staff.
• Provide updates to program officers on grant progress.
• Assist with board docket preparation and distribution; manage timelines.
• Create and maintain accurate grant files and databases.
• Review grantee reports and highlight successes and concerns for staff.
• Assist Grants Management team as needed.
• Provide admin support for communications and weekly Program Team meetings.
• Support office administration and special projects as required.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

MS Word

Excel

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIFTS

FLUXX

Job description

The Koret Foundation in San Francisco is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Program Team, reporting to the Director of Programs. This role assists program officers, program associates and a grants officer with administrative and programmatic tasks related to the foundation’s grantmaking process.

It also provides administrative support for the foundation and helps in special projects as needed. You will support monthly and quarterly grantmaking, coordinate with the grants management team,