Grants Associate

Ohel is seeking a Grants Associate to support the team responsible for Government, Capital, and Foundation grants and contracts. Responsibilities include identifying and coordinating required elements of grant proposals and reports; working collegially with the Supervisor and various department colleagues within Ohel to ensure deliverables are completed and submitted in a timely manner; and project and file management. This individual will work closely with, and report to, Ohel’s Senior Grants Manager. 

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Ohel staff and Government/Foundation liaisons
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced team environment, handle multiple projects to meet timelines and deadlines, and proactively manage work flow
• Attention to detail
• Excellent project, file, and time management skills
• Superior organizational and follow-through skills
• Strong verbal, written, communications, and research skills

 Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a position with similar duties
• Experience working in the non-profit sector; knowledge of government systems and processes a plus
• Professional customer service skills
• High standards of accountability, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Familiarity or proficiency with donor databases (CRMs)
• Proficiency using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work effectively independently and in diverse group/team settings

This full-time position is based in Brooklyn and has a competitive salary and benefits.

Salary: $50,000- $60,000