Grants Associate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Reviews incoming requests submitted by clients to determine if they meet requirements for grant approval. Refers only the most complex issues to higher level.
•    Requests and receives information from charities to determine their eligibility for receiving grants.
•    Research charities status with the IRS using resources provided.
•    Maintains a clean database for all information received from eligible organizations.
•    Collects data for preparation of various report.
•    Assists in preparing, reviewing, or auditing reports.
•    Assists with research and investigation. May prepare analyses of information.
•    Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
•    Basic office practices, procedures and methods.
•    Basic mathematical calculations.

Skill in
•    Organizational and time management skills sufficient to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
•    Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication and maintain spreadsheets and databases.

Ability to
•    Build solid, effective working relationships with others.
•    Execute instructions and request clarification when necessary.
•    Provide courteous, timely service when addressing customer questions and concerns.
•    Speak clearly and concisely.
•    Convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents.
•    Constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Education/Previous Experience
•    High school diploma or equivalent and zero (0) to two (2) years office or customer service experience.
•    OR ~
•    An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.