GRANTS ASSISTANT

Overview:
The Grants Assistant is a part-time entry level position providing administrative support for grants management activities. This person assists in monitoring reporting schedules, deadlines, and requirements to ensure consistent and effective grant processing. The successful candidate will be a smart, high-energy person, who can multi-task. S/he must have strong organizational and clerical skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the Foundation. This position reports to the Grants Administrator. Ideal hours for this position would be 3 days a week, approximately 6 hours each day.
Responsibilities:
• Organizes and maintains files
• Answers phone and refer inquiries
• Assists in tracking inquiries and proposals
• Assist in the maintenance of the grants database
• Responds to general e-mail inquiries
• Drafts routine correspondence
• Assists with preparation of Board Materials
• Assists in tracking of requirements
• Provides data entry and general office support for grants processing
• Communicates internally with program staff
• Communicates externally with applicants/grantees
• Serves as backup for Grants Administrator
• Undertakes special projects as assigned
• Serves as back-up for the receptionist as needed
• Assist in other program/admin areas upon request

Qualifications:
• Some college and 1 to 2 years of administrative experience
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Windows-based word processing, spread sheets, databases, and internet programs
• Excellent proofreading/editing skills
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision and be a strong team player in a multicultural environment
• Knowledge of MicroEdge Gifts for Windows a plus

HOW TO APPLY:

Mail, e-mail, or fax your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources,
JEHT Foundation
120 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10012
Fax: (212) 966-3903
jobs@jehtfoundation.org

No telephone calls, please.

The JEHT Foundation values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of diverse background, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

Salary commensurate with experience; this part-time, non-exempt position does not include benefits.

Deadline: May 30, 2008

Start Date: ASAP

Posted on Thursday, May 8, 2008