Land Preservation Grants Assistant

The American Battlefield Trust, the nation's premier historic land preservation nonprofit, seeks a Grants Assistant to support efforts to obtain funding from federal, state and local grant programs to preserve and steward important land throughout the U.S. associated with the Civil War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812.

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid Office)

Department: Land Preservation

Job Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $46,000 - $52,000 annually

Benefits: vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, paid parental leave, FSA, onsite gym at Washington, DC, office

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting the preparation of government grant applications, including completing application forms, drafting application narratives, and compiling supporting documentation in a timely manner.

• Working with Trust staff and non-profit and government partners to assemble historic significance information, maps, support letters, and other documents necessary for each grant application.
• Assisting with the preparation of required documentation for grant reporting and grant close-outs.
• Occasionally traveling to project sites and out-of-town meetings related to grant funding.

The Grants Assistant will primarily support the work of the Trust’s Grants Managers and may also be assigned various duties in support of internal land preservation projects, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• B.A./B.S. degree is required
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience is required
• Grant administration or other administrative experience is a plus
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships, be detail-oriented, meet project deadlines, and have superior research and writing skills
• Experience working with Adobe Acrobat and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in the preservation of American historic sites and land conservation

• Hybrid office environment
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with the premium cost on individual coverage paid 100% by the Trust
• Paid time off + eleven holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution after one year (regardless of employee’s own contribution)
• Paid life, AD&D, & disability benefits
• Paid parental leave
• WMATA/transit reimbursement program
• Year-round intern program
• Opportunities to participate in events and visit historic sites
• Professional development opportunities
• Coffee and tea stations
• Complimentary onsite gym