Operations / Administration Grants Associate
Job Description
Grants Associate (Full Time) – The Hollyhock Foundation (New York, NY)
Background
Founded in 2003, the Hollyhock Foundation is committed to creating high-quality educational opportunities for all children. In recent years, the foundation’s priorities have expanded to include mitigating climate change and strengthening the field of investigative journalism. Hollyhock selects high-performing organizations and partners with leadership to support growth. The foundation is led by its board of directors, including the co-founders, and an executive director and two program managers.
Job Summary
The Hollyhock Foundation is seeking a full-time grants associate who will work closely with the executive director and program managers to support the foundation’s grantmaking activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepares meeting materials, board minutes, grant agreements, reporting templates, and grant letters for use across the foundation’s grant programs.
- Updates and manages the foundation’s information infrastructure. This includes updating the grants management database, filing key notes and meeting materials, and generating user-friendly reports and analyses as needed to support the foundation’s decision-making.
- Supports staff in scheduling meetings and booking travel.
- Assists program staff with research and analysis of potential funding initiatives and special projects.
- Supports program staff in reviewing and renewing grants.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred.
- At least 2-5 years of professional experience in relevant roles.
- Excellent in Excel and Powerpoint; experience with Fluxx grantmaking database a plus.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive and includes health insurance, travel reimbursement, vacation and family and medical leave.
