Hybrid Grants Assistant

Connecticut Humanities; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) plan with employer match

Generous PTO, sick leave, and holidays

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parking for in-office days

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Connecticut Humanities in Middletown, CT seeks a full-time grants assistant (37.5 hours) to support grants staff with meeting coordination, grantee communications, minutes, and data entry. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration across programs.

The position involves managing the grants inbox, scheduling meetings, assisting applicants, processing applications in the grants database, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Desire to work 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
• Organize digital and paper files
• Process grant follow ups (reports, forms, etc.) and bring questions and/or approval requests to grant leads
• Plan for, setup, and breakdown in-person committee meetings

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office suite

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Connecticut Humanities in Middletown, CT seeks a full-time grants assistant (37.5 hours) to support grants staff with meeting coordination, grantee communications, minutes, and data entry. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and collaboration across programs.

The position involves managing the grants inbox, scheduling meetings, assisting applicants, processing applications in the grants database, and maintaining records.