Jewish Day Schools Grants Officer

Jewish Day Schools Grants Officer

A NYC-based foundation seeks an experienced grants officer for a position with a primary focus on Jewish day schools.  This grants officer will be part of a team of grants officers who relate to the several areas of the foundation's mission. The grants officer will collaborate with grant team members and the finance department to ensure effective and efficient grantmaking, grant monitoring, and grant reporting processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience 
• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of Jewish day schools in the United States
• Familiarity with the foundation and philanthropic sector
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Experience in grant initiation, development, monitoring, and analysis

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain current on research, activities, and trends in the area of Jewish day schools and day school programs
• Identify opportunities for grant investment in the Jewish day school sector consistent with the foundation's mission
• Participate in proposal review and due diligence processes
• Monitor grantee compliance with grant agreements and reporting requirements
• Generate reports for the board and/or committees of the board
• Liaise with foundation's finance office as part of grants management
• Perform such other duties as might be required

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION:

Grounded in an abiding commitment to the core values of its founders, the foundation focuses on (1) enriching and enhancing Jewish education in North America, (2) improving the lives of disadvantaged and underserved populations, (3) addressing important educational, and social welfare needs in Israel.

COMPENSATION & WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full-time hybrid work schedule (currently 3 days in NY office, subject to change)
• Annual salary of $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 commensurate with experience
• Exceptional benefits package
• We are an equal opportunity employer