Program Associate, Safety Net Grants

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking an Associate to support the Safety Net Grants program by coordinating grant materials, answering inquiries, and assisting with timely grant reviews. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, Support for the Social Safety Net, you will interact with potential and current applicants, staff, and external review teams, ensuring materials are complete and accurate.

You will also process payments for awarded grants and help track progress, contributing to

Responsibilities

• Respond to phone and email inquiries from potential and current grant applicants.
• Provide staff and external review teams with application materials and grant reports.
• Follow up with applicants throughout the review process and process payments for awarded grants.

Job description

The Associate will support the Safety Net Grants (SNG) program to provide timely investment in organizations responding to immediate essential needs in marginalized communities. Working under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, Support for the Social Safety Net, this position is responsible for responding to phone and email inquiries from potential and current grant applicants, providing staff and external review teams with application materials and grant reports, following up with applicants throughout the review process, and processing payments for awarded grants.