Overview
Grants Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Myriad USA
Title: Grants Assistant
Company: Myriad USA
Location: New York, NY
MYRIAD USA
HYBRID
LOCATION – New York City (Midtown location) with remote work 1-2 days a week.
**Applicant must have U.S. work authorization**
Grants Assistant
WHO WE ARE
Myriad USA is a 501(c)(3) public charity (formerly known as the King Baudouin Foundation United States) that facilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. We work with individuals, families, corporations and foundations and help them support their favorite causes and organizations overseas. In addition, we partner with foreign nonprofits so they can receive tax-deductible gifts from U.S. donors, while saving the trouble and expense of setting up their own charity in the United States. Over the past 3 years, Myriad USA facilitated over $400 million in grants, providing much needed funding to hundreds of nonprofits across the globe, working in a broad diversity of fields. See www.myriadusa.org
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
Myriad USA is looking to fill the Grants Assistant position for its fast-growing operations team. Reporting directly to the Grants Manager, this person would support the organization’s grant pipeline including the review of grant applications, reporting, and other administration to ensure completeness. This person would also provide support to our overseas partners needing assistance navigating our services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct first level review for all submitted grants applications, including verifying banking details.
Conduct first level review for all new fund partnerships.
Follow up on signed agreements.
Review, manage and conduct follow up for grant reporting in all regions.
Provide basic support for current grantee partner inquiries across all regions.
Work cross-functionally with other teams to support grantmaking needs as necessary.
Other administrative duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree, with three to five years of work experience.
Interest in pursuing a career in philanthropy and/or nonprofit management. Experience in the field helpful, but not essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and engage with colleagues/grantees from diverse backgrounds.
Willingness to learn new skills, take direction and work as part of a team.
Ability to thrive in a small business environment — can-do attitude, self-starter.
Strong computer proficiency, including willingness to learn new programs.
Able to work independently, self-guide workflow, handle multiple tasks and stay organized.
The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Foreign language(s) a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Gross annual salary of $68,000-$75,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Competitive benefits include health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation, and parental leave.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject “LinkedIn- Grants Assistant”. No telephone inquiries, thank you.
Myriad USA is an equal opportunity employer.
