Grants Assistant

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 $244 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.

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) and international experience a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Gross annual salary of $68,000-$75,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 403(b) Retirement with 150% company match up to 8% of total compensation.
• Competitive benefits include 100% employee coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, 23 days paid vacation, and parental leave.
• Professional development.
• Wellness and work from home stipend.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter and resume to erin@myriadusa.org with the subject “Idealist-Grants Assistant”. No telephone inquiries, thank you.

Myriad USA is an equal opportunity employer.

• 403(b) Retirement with 150% company match up to 8% of total compensation.
• Competitive benefits include 100% employee coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, 23 days paid vacation, and parental leave.
• Professional development.
• Wellness and work from home stipend.