Temporary Program Staff | 5-6 month role | 2-3 days/wk | Arts Non-profit
Our client is looking for an experienced Grants or Program Assistant for a long term (approximately 5-6 month) temporary assignment. This is a part time role, 2-3 days per week. This role is hybrid and must be available to work on-site at their Manhattan office. All employees are required to have COVID-19 vaccination.
The client is a culture and arts non-profit and this role does grants and program support while the department is short staffed. Candidates must have previous experience (1) working with a selection panel to help award fellowships, (2) creating grantees programming, and (3) using any grants system database.
Job Duties:
• Help manage the annual grantmaking and fellowship award process and recommend improvements as needed.
• Convene and organize grant cycle panel selection, orientation, and review process for the upcoming grant cycle under direction of the Executive Director.
• Support Fellowship program services in organizing local programs for 10-12 New York-based grantees. May require off-site meetings, visits, and program participation. Program services provide grantees access and connections to institutions, alumni, and others in their respective fields to help maximize their grant experiences.
• Coordinate programs and events to continuously engage with current grantees and alumni.
• Work with the Programs team to test the 2024/2025 grantee portal and monitor daily inquiries from applicants and other participants.
• Conduct feasibility due diligence of select grant proposals and review grant applications for eligibility criteria and requirements during the upcoming 2024/2025 grant cycle.
• Partner with the Grants Administrator to maintain the grants management system (AkoyaGO) process, track grant progress, and provide timely reports.
• Effectively co-manage grantee relationships in collaboration with affiliate offices. Serve as an internal and external point of contact for grant-related matters.
• Work with the Grants Administrator to supply grantees’ J-1 visas, health insurance, and travel- related needs as required and necessary.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Department in its efforts to publicize annual awardees’, grantees’ work, and to share and publicize impact stories.
• Work closely with the Grants Administrator to ensure effective and timely grants administration.
• Assist in preparing Programs dept. reports for Board meetings, Program Committee of the Board meetings, and other needs.
• Co-manage grantmaking budgets and monitor for effective use of grant funds.
• Occasional evening and weekend attendance required for grantee/alumni activities.
Tech: MS Office, Teams, zoom, AkoyaGO (grants database - MS Dynamics based and can teach)
Compensation: $30-$35/hr
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
JOB TITLE: Program Support
TIME COMMITMENT: 5-6 months
HOURS: 2-3 days/week
JOB TYPE: Long term temporary assignment
LOCATION: Hybrid role, must be available to work in midtown Manhattan, NYC. Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
SALARY: $30-$35/hr
START DATE: ASAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the apply button and send your resume to TSS. Please make sure to reference the job title. If you are already registered with us, just send over an email.
This role is a TEMPORARY position through TSS. You would be employed and paid by our company and working directly with our client.