Grants & Programs Assistant — Hybrid (Middletown)

cthumanities; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parking

Hybrid work

Job summary

CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, seeks a full-time grants assistant in Middletown, CT. The role supports the grants staff with meeting coordination, correspondence with grantees, minutes, and data entry, while contributing to program and overall workflow.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office and remote days, and requires occasional travel within the state.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general grants inbox, respond to queries, and assign consults with the appropriate person on the grants team and invite programs staff when appropriate.
• Coordinate/schedule meetings for staff with external stakeholders.
• Assist applicants with logistical questions and updates to applicant accounts in the grants database.
• Process applications in grants database and ensure organization records are accurate.
• Record, transcribe, and proofread meeting minutes.
• Plan for, setup, and breakdown in-person committee meetings, including finding a location and arranging meals.
• Support other staff with meeting preparation, setup, and breakdown as needed.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Meeting coordination

Data entry / record keeping

Diversity & inclusion mindset

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, seeks a full-time grants assistant in Middletown, CT. The role supports the grants staff with meeting coordination, correspondence with grantees, minutes, and data entry, while contributing to program and overall workflow.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with in-office and remote days, and requires occasional travel within the state.